Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) | KU Darling Nest, Haymarket

For the 9th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together.

The Service :

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in young lives? KU Darling Nest is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic educators to join our vibrant team. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is nurtured. If you have a love for teaching and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!

This state of the art KU service is in The Exchange building on Little Pier Street in  Haymarket  and is open Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-6 : 00pm. The service is very accessible by multiple modes of public transport, it is a 10–15 minute walk from either Town Hall  or Central station or a 4 minute walk from Paddy’s Markets Light Rail stop.

This stunning KU service is fully air-conditioned and operates across two levels. Each level has a spacious expansive and covered playground, with lots of natural and recycled materials which ties in with the service focus on sustainability.

The Role :

This position is a parental leave cover opportunity and will see you join our team Full time, Monday to Friday accruing a paid monthly rostered day off. The contract currently concludes in July 2026 however we would look to find you another suitable opportunity at that time.

You will have a completed ECT qualification with strong programming, planning skills and leadership skills as you will be supporting across three teams on the preschool floor.

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, choose KU when taking the next step in your professional journey!

Of course, you will need :

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

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 14 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
• Access to 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,
• 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.

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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.