Early Childhood Teacher | KU Donkin Preschool - Part Time

About KU Children's Services

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The Service

KU Donkin Preschool is in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands and is a 20-place preschool operating Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:45pm during NSW term time. 

Surrounded by nature, our program reflects seasonal changes through activities like growing vegetables and seed propagation. We offer play-based learning tailored to each child's interests and needs in a safe, nurturing environment.

The Role

We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to work 7.6 hours every Friday. This is a 12-month fixed term contract commencing Term 1, 2027 and will see you be the Teacher in Charge (while being paid an allowance).

This will suit someone with:

• A commitment to learning about and implementing sustainable practices within an early childhood setting.
• A willingness to promote environmental awareness and participate in nature based and eco focused learning experiences with children.
• A commitment to inclusive education principles and a willingness to develop skills that support the participation of all children.
• An openness to adapting environments, routines and teaching strategies to meet diverse developmental, cultural and individual needs.
• A commitment to developing an understanding of relationship-based pedagogy, with a commitment to strengthening skills in interpreting and responding to children’s cues and behaviours

Along with sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF), you must have;

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Employee Working with Children Check 
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree with NESA Teacher Accreditation 
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and National Child Safety Training completed through Geccko 
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates 

How to apply:

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, submit your application today in only three steps:

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3. Upload a copy of your up-to-date resume

For inquiries, please contact Katie Histon, People Services Partner via [email protected] (please note applications are not accepted via this email).

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KU Child Safe Statement of Commitment 
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.