ChildCare Educator (Cert III) | KU North Ryde Preschool

• KU North Ryde Preschool
• Permanent Preschool, Full Time Opportunity
• Certificate III Qualified

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not-for-profit organisation

KU Children's Services (KU) is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia and has an proud reputation for the quality of our services. 100% of KU Services meet or exceed the National Quality Standards. KU is a leading not for profit provider of 113 early childhood education and care services in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD.

The Centre

KU North Ryde Preschool is a 40 place preschool that has been a part of the local community for 50 years. We are proud of our reputation within the local community of providing rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way.

We believe education is an active and ongoing process, whereby children learn from their interactions with their physical and social environments. Young children have a natural curiosity, enabling them to master new skills, acquire knowledge about the world and develop attitudes and values.

For more information, please visit the centre website: https://www.ku.com.au/childcare/centres/kunorthryde

The Role

We are looking for a Child Care Educator with a Certificate III qualification who values partnering with children and families, is a team player, takes initiative and wants to join a passionate, capable and dedicated team.

This Permanent, Full-Time role with see you working 7.6 hours each day (Monday to Friday) within our preschool at North Ryde.

Do you:

• Have a passion for working with children
• Aspire to further your career
• Want sector leading pay & benefits
• Want to be recognised for your contributions
• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues

If that sounds like you, then you should choose KU as your employer!

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Certificate III
• Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices 
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

Experience the KU Difference

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

• Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its 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.

How to apply:

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

For inquiries, please contact Anthony, HR Partner on 02 9268 3*** or via *******@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

Applications Close: 6:00pm Sunday 28th June 2026

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.