ChildCare Educator in Sydney

We are looking for an energetic and proactive Certificate III qualified Educator to join the team at KU Newport Preschool. Working 6 hours each Thursday and Friday, this role provides crib cover across both groups of children, giving you the opportunity to work alongside different educators and children throughout your day. It’s a role that will suit someone who enjoys being active and involved, can move confidently between different parts of the program and has great time management skills.

You’ll be joining a welcoming team and contributing to the relaxed, play-based environment that makes KU Newport such a special place for children and families. You’ll bring a positive approach, initiative and the ability to quickly settle into the rhythm of each group while supporting consistent, high-quality education and care.

You will have:

• A recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• Completed Child Protection Training and National Child Safety Training, with an understanding of current child safe practices
• A genuine interest in supporting children through play and everyday learning

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases
• Staff discount on childcare fees at CCS services
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to paid government entitlements
• Access to a 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
• Blue Light Discount Card
• A focus on holistic staff wellness through KU’s 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

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 a child safe organisation committed to protecting children from harm and abuse. The safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount and inform all aspects of our decision-making. Our longstanding commitment to child safety and wellbeing is demonstrated by our zero tolerance for child abuse, a strong culture of reporting concerns, and respect for children’s voices and participation. We embed the Child Safe Standards in everyday practice, comply with child safe legislation, and foster a culture in which children are safe, valued and heard.