Description Are you ready to inspire, nurture, and leave a lasting impact on young minds? Join us at KU Koo Wee Rup Kindergarten, a vibrant service where passion, purpose, and early learning come together. Opened in January 2024, our architecturally designed, purpose-built kindergarten is located on the grounds of Koo Wee Rup Primary School, offering families – and staff – a convenient and connected community hub. As a government-funded sessional kindergarten, we’re proud to deliver a high-quality program that empowers children to thrive. At KU Koo Wee Rup, we believe that positive, meaningful interactions between children and educators are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team of qualified and experienced teachers and educators are warm, motivated, and deeply committed to making everyday count. Whether you're seeking a supportive team, a welcoming environment, or the chance to shape the next generation, you'll find it here. The Role KU Koo Wee Rup Kindergarten is seeking a dynamic, bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant team in a part-time parental leave position till November 2025. This rewarding role will see you working on Fridays, 7.6 hours per day. Of course, you will need: Relevant experience An ACCEQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree, Current First Aid and CPR certificates and approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates VIT Registration Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children, Current Working with Children Check Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), 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, 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.