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

12 hours per week | Work across two beautiful sessional kindergartens | Travel allowance provided | School Hours only!

Looking for a role that fits around school hours while still allowing you to do what you love?

KU Children's Services is seeking a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our experienced teams, providing break cover across KU Knoxfield Kindergarten and KU Riddle Road Kindergarten. With the two services located just five minutes apart, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy variety, flexibility and the support of two welcoming kindergarten communities.

Why join KU?

At KU Children's Services, we've been inspiring children and supporting families since 1895. As one of Australia's leading not-for-profit providers of early childhood education, we're committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences while creating workplaces where educators feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

When you join KU, you'll enjoy:

• Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years
• Competitive pay and excellent employment conditions
• Paid kilometre reimbursement when travelling between services
• Ongoing professional learning and career development
• A collaborative culture that values quality practice and inclusion
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Australia's most respected early childhood organisations
   

About the role

This permanent part-time role provides break cover across two nearby sessional kindergartens.

12 hours per week

Monday

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | KU Knoxfield

Tuesday

• 10:30am – 12:15pm | KU Riddle Road
• 12:45pm – 2:30pm | KU Knoxfield

Wednesday

• 12:30pm – 2:30pm | KU Knoxfield

Thursday

• 10:30am – 12:15pm | KU Riddle Road
• 12:45pm – 2:30pm | KU Knoxfield

Travel between services is approximately five minutes by car, with kilometre reimbursement paid.

Graduate Diploma holders are welcome to apply. Please note that responsibilities and remuneration will align with a Diploma-qualified Educator position.

The Services

KU Knoxfield Kindergarten

A welcoming 56-place sessional kindergarten delivering high-quality programs for three and four-year-old children. The service features two spacious outdoor learning environments, natural play spaces and undercover outdoor areas, with convenient street parking and bus stops right outside the kindergarten.

KU Riddle Road Kindergarten

A community-focused 33-place sessional kindergarten with a large outdoor play space, climbing equipment and a generous undercover veranda. Staff enjoy onsite parking, easy public transport access and a collaborative team committed to creating inclusive environments where children belong, play, discover and learn.

About you

You'll bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Completed ‘Mandatory reporting and other obligations’ training
• Completed National Child Safety Training via Geccko (Foundation)
• A current Working with Children Check
• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• A positive, flexible approach and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences for children
   

How to apply

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For inquiries, please contact Sarah, HR Partner on via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this 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.