Description The Service KU Peninsula is located in the sunny seaside town of Tanilba Bay and provides early education to children 2-5 years old from 8:00am-4:30pm. We are proud to be part of the community and the reputation we have built since 1985. The service has a fantastic, large backyard with endless opportunities for nature play where children can dig in the mud, climb trees, discover and learn about insects and enjoy connecting with nature. Being so close by to the bay, excursion down to the Tanilba Bay Boardwalk are enjoyed by all The service has one big open room with doors backing onto the playground and has a mixture of full time and part time core staff. Free parking is available at the service and close by on residential street. The Role Suitable opportunity for a Certificate III qualified educator that is looking for a permanent, part time position. You will provide pivotal break cover to the team on Mondays and Tuesdays, working 5 hours per day, 9:30am-2:30pm giving you a fantastic work life balance. From 2025, the hours will increase to 5 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking for your chance to join KU, this is the prefect opportunity to get your foot in the door with us 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 and take the next step in your professional career Of course, you will need: Australian working rights A current NSW Working with Children Check An ACECQA recognised Certificate III Completed training in Child Protection 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) If that sounds like you, choose KU for your next move in your professional career Experience the KU Difference KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including: Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award, Generous annual pay increases, 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, 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 Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button. For inquiries, please contact Sarah, HR Generalist on 02 9268 3959 or via 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 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.