Early Childhood Teacher | KU Birnbial Kindergarten, Manor Lakes

Job Description

About KU

KU Children’s Services (KU) is proudly a not-for-profit and for-purpose organisation with over 130 years of experience delivering high-quality early childhood education.

Our vision is to lead and inspire young children’s learning for life, and our purpose is to partner with families and communities to nurture children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

About the Opportunity

KU Birnbial Kindergarten is a sessional kindergarten supporting children and families through high-quality, play-based early childhood education. Purpose-built for learning, connection and community, KU Birnbial provides a welcoming environment where children are supported to develop confidence, curiosity and a strong sense of belonging.

We are seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to join our kindergarten team and lead the delivery of a high-quality educational program for children.

This is a full-time position in a sessional kindergarten, operating in line with the school term calendar. The role is covered by KU’s enterprise agreement and offers a structured work pattern, with set session times that allow you to focus on delivering meaningful learning experiences for children.

As the Early Childhood Teacher, you will guide children’s learning and development, work closely with families, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture within the kindergarten.

What We’re Looking For

• An ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Completed ‘Mandatory reporting and other obligations’ training
• Completed National Child Safety Training via Geccko (Foundation)

• Current teacher registration or a current Working with Children Check, as required

• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

• A strong understanding of contemporary early childhood teaching practice and a passion for creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences for children

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to our ‘KU Plus’ employee benefits program, including discounts from over 400 retailers and Blue Light Card access
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

Why Join KU?

At KU, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that champions integrity, inclusion, innovation and sustainability. We offer:

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Want to know more?

Visit ku.com.au to learn more about our vision and values.

For further information, contact our careers team 02 9268 3930 (applications are not accepted via email).

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.