Early Childhood Teacher | KU Union, Darlington

• KU UNION - Darlington
• Full Time with Monthly RDO
• Early Childhood Teacher

For the 8th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a sector Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

The Service

KU Union Children’s Centre , located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station.  KU Union is a 50 place long day care service proud in providing a rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way. 

Our service is a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences – a space where children are supported to be their own, unique selves, growing and developing a sense of belonging and empowerment.

With a strong connection with Sydney University, our service has been independently assessed by the Department of Education NSW under the National Quality Standards, and are proud to be rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

The Role

This is an exciting permanent, Full time opportunity  will see you joing the KU Union team 8 hours per day Monday to Friday, accruing a monthly rostered day off (RDO).

We are looking for an experienced Early Childhood Teacher  who values partnering with families, wants to join and help lead a passionate, capable and dedicated team. The ideal applicant will be a strong team player, flexible and can build and maintain positive relationships with children and families. 

Do you:

• Have a passion for working with 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

If that sounds like you, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey!

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check 
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation
• 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,
• Up to 14 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
• Support of a dedicated KU Teacher Accreditation and Mentoring team
• 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:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Generalist via  (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.