Diploma Qualified Educator (School Hours Only) | KU Riddell Road and Knoxfield Kindergarten in Melbourne

KU Children's Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Australia. We have been delivering high-quality and inclusive services for children, families and communities since 1895. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. KU has a strong reputation for striving for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.

Knoxfield Kindergarten is a 56 place service that runs a three year old group on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30am and 4:00pm and a four year old group on Tuesdays and Thursdays also between 8:30am and 4:00pm. The service has two wonderful large outdoor spaces for the two groups, as well as lots of natural resources and undercover play areas. There is ample street parking close by as well as bus stops directly outside of the kindergarten.

Riddle Road is a 33 place sessional kindergarten that runs a three year old group on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a four year old group on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. There is a large yard with lots of climbing equipment as well as a large undercover verandah. There is parking available onsite for staff and it is a short walk away from bus stops.

You will join the existing passionate team to provide education and care for children with an emphasis on building relationships and an inclusive environment where children belong, play, discover, and learn.

The Role

This role is working across two of our Kindergartens providing break cover. It is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to work between school hours only. The travel between the two services is only 5 minutes by car. The position is for 12 hours per week, with shift times as follows:

• Monday - 12:30pm-2:30pm at Knoxfield
• Tuesday - 10:30am-12:15pm at Riddell Road, 12:45pm-2:30pm at Knoxfield
• Wednesday - 12:30pm-2:30pm at Knoxfield
• Thursday - 10:30am-12:15pm at Riddell Road, 12:45pm-2:30pm at Knoxfield

KMs paid to travel between services. Graduate Diploma holders are welcome to apply; however, responsibilities and remuneration will be in line with a Diploma qualification level.

The KU Difference

For the 10th consecutive year, we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice! We are 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.

Criteria

• A completed ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
• 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) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

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.