Job Description Nestled in the heart of tranquil bushland and sprawling farmland, KU Cobbitty is a 30-place preschool that offers a peaceful, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. With extended hours and a year-round program, including school holidays, we provide a safe space for young minds to explore, grow, and learn. Our deep connection to nature and commitment to sustainable practices shines through in both our indoor and outdoor activities, creating enriching experiences that honor the natural world. Located in the scenic Macarthur Region, we cater to toddlers and preschoolers from aged 3-5 years 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Here at KU Cobbitty, we celebrate the beauty of childhood and the diversity of our KU family—children, families, and staff alike. Every day, we embrace a rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives, teaching our little ones that it’s not only OK to be different, but that our differences are something to be celebrated. Together, we explore, grow, and discover the world in our own special way. The Role We are looking for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the service on a 12 Month Maternity leave cover contract. The role will see you working 8 hours per day Wednesday to Friday. Applicants should have: Australian working rights A current NSW Working with Children Check An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices 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, 15 personal leave days for service-based staff, Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave, 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 CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position) Want to know more? Contact Trish, HR Generalist contactable via 02 9121 6158 or [email protected] (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.