Job Description

• Full time position accruing a Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Sector leading pay and benefits
• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

The Service

Located in a beautiful area next to Mount Ridley College, KU Craigieburn is a stunning purpose built multicultural centre that values diversity and inclusion; with families from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, this service plays an integral part within the Hume Council community.

For more information, please visit the service website: https://www.ku.com.au/childcare/centres/kucraigieburn

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity available now for an Early Childhood Teacher to join the team Monday to Friday, working 8 hours per day accruing a Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month.

What we're looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who values partnering with families, is keen to further develop their skills and wants to join a passionate, capable and dedicated team.

In addition, you will have:

• A current VIC Working with Children Check
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• A recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree level of qualification in Early Childhood or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children (CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk or CHCPRT002 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people)
• A current First Aid certificate as approved by ACECQA along with current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and how they apply in your state
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 14 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee Benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Access to extensive free professional learning,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Partner via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.