Job Description

• Blended work from home/travelling role
• Travel to preschools within this region
• 20 hours per week
• Fixed term to end of December 2026 with possible extension
• Qualification: Early Childhood Teacher and above

The NSW Department of Education has contracted KU Children's Services to deliver the Sector Capacity Building Program (as part of the Disability and Inclusion Program) to state funded community preschools.

The Role:

We are looking for an early childhood teacher (degree qualified) who has significant experience with including children with disabilities and additional needs, who can coach and mentor preschool educators to reflect on their program and environment to implement strategies to improve the quality of inclusive practice at their preschool. This role is specifically based within the Central Coast region. You will work as a member of a highly experienced team of 16 preschool inclusion consultants located around NSW.

Do you:

• Have a passion for the rights of all children,
• Aspire to further your career,
• Want sector leading pay & benefits,
• Want to be recognised for your contributions,
• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues,

Of course, you will need:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or above
• Demonstrated current knowledge of the early childhood sector, including knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
• Capacity to share inclusive practices and collaboratively plan to address inclusion barriers
• Significant experience working in early childhood services and including children with disabilities and additional needs
• Advanced understanding of child development
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning and experience facilitating professional development
• NSW Employee Working with Children Check
• Effective oral and written communication skills that enhance a collaborative and capacity building approach in working with preschool educators
• Ability to facilitate change of practice through the use of critical reflection and a strengths-based approach
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and the ability to respond positively to change within the work environment
• Demonstrated experience with using standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office
• Current driver’s licence and use of a comprehensively insured, registered motor vehicle

Who we are:

KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading not for profit provider of nearly 130 early childhood education and care services in NSW, VIC, the ACT and QLD. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, family programs and early intervention services. KU also operates programs including this one, on behalf of the NSW Government and provides professional services to the early childhood sector and the wider community.

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers:

• Work life balance
• Generous annual pay increases,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• Access to a variety of salary packaging options,
• KU Plus an extensive employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Access to extensive professional learning,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Comprehensive IT equipment package
• Travel reimbursement (in line with company policies and procedures)
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplace
• Support from experienced colleagues.

How do you apply?

Please submit your Cover Letter addressing essential criteria and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Fulfilment of this role is a priority, applications will be assessed as submitted, and the advertisement with be withdrawn once a suitable candidate pool has applied

For enquiries, please contact:

• Emma Pierce, Manager, NSW Preschool Inclusion on 0413 406 285 or via email:  Emma.Pierce@ku.com.au

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.