Early Childhood Teacher | KU Donkin Preschool
The Service
KU Donkin in Moss Vale, Southern Highlands, is a 20-place preschool operating during NSW term time. Surrounded by nature, our program reflects seasonal changes through activities like growing vegetables and seed propagation. We offer play-based learning tailored to each child's interests and needs in a safe, nurturing environment. Open Monday to Friday, 8:15am-3:45pm.
The Role
We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to work 7.6 hours on a Friday. In this role you will be the Teacher in Charge and receive an allowance. This role will initially be for 12 months with extension likely
We are looking for someone that shows:
- Commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices in early childhood education, including promoting nature-based and eco-focused learning.
- Dedication to inclusive education, with a willingness to build skills that support the participation and success of all children.
- Openness to adapting learning environments, routines, and teaching approaches to meet diverse developmental, cultural, and individual needs.
- Commitment to relationship-based pedagogy, including developing the ability to understand and respond effectively to children's cues, behaviours, and needs.
Requirements
- Australian working rights
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
- Completed training in Child Protection legislation and National Child Safety Training completed through Geccko
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
- NESA Teacher Accreditation
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
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, (full time roles)
- Up to 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
- 20% Staff discount off CCS Gap Fees
- 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,
- Blue light discount card
- 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:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Want to know more?
Contact Sarah, HR Partner via [email protected] (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.
