Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit organisation. KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading not for profit provider of childhood education, has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016, and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. KU are excited to be expanding in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs and South Eastern Suburbs KU Koo Wee Rup Kindergarten & KU Monash Children’s Centre have recently opened in early 2024, and we are not stopping there We have well established services across other regions of Victoria and the opportunity to form new connections within new communities is a wonderful prospect for us. We are looking for casual Educators and Teachers to join us on this exciting journey and to work alongside other dedicated, passionate and skilled educators. Enjoy brand new purpose built services, access to frequent hours, multiple locations, free professional learning, coaching & mentoring, whilst receiving sector leading pay rates. KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, occasional care, family programs and early intervention services. KU is a culturally sensitive employer, committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and employees. 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, then you should choose KU as your employer Of course, you will need: Australian work rights Recognised Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor qualification or equivalent as approved by ACECQA Valid Working with Children Check Training demonstrating current knowledge of Child Protection legislation Current First Aid, and CPR certificates (Diploma and Teacher Qualified) VIT Registration (Teacher Qualified) 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, Rostered days off for relevant roles, Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave, Access to variety of salary packaging options, Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation, 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 CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. Want to know more? Contact Sarah, HR Generalist contactable via 02 9268 3959 or careersku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email). The KU Careers Facebook page is available for you with all things KU recruitment - new roles, KU news and interview tips and tricks. Like and Follow 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.