Early Childhood Educators

6 months ago


Belconnen, Australia YMCA Canberra Full time

**Are you ready to join an organisation that helps you thrive, that cares about you and your passions, values you and pays above award?**

**We’re ready for you**

At the Y, we value and respect our staff and most importantly support you to grow in your career.

We are an inclusive and diverse team that shares the values of Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. We are an organisation that values a strong culture Safeguarding for children and young people.

We foster a community of learners, not only within the programs we create for children in our care, but for our Educators too.

We are looking for you - talented, inspiring, passionate and caring individuals to join our child services team in Early Learning services across Canberra. If you are a motivated Cert III qualified or Diploma Qualified and are ready to work for an organisation where your voice will be heard, opinions valued and growth nurtured, then come and talk to us**.**
- The Y Canberra Region - Is the place for you_

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Casual or Full-time availability from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday (7.6 hour shifts) - DEAL BREAKER
- Solid experience within the sector
- Strong communication skills
- An excellent working knowledge of the EYLF and NQF
- You will also need to hold a current WWVP Check and First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate. **(or willing to obtain them)**

If you have a committed work ethic and The Y Canberra’s core values sit comfortably within your world view, then there is great potential for you to succeed with the Y. Consider joining our team to contribute to the community and perform meaningful jobs in a dynamic workplace.

**Benefits and Culture**

We know that joining a team that is supportive, welcoming and respectful is important, and we pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture and a Y family. So when you join the Y, you will get:

- An hourly pay rate thatis **7% above the award**.
- A leading Safeguarding culture, with extensive training and support.
- Paid on-boarding and upskilling, including First Aid and CPR Training.
- FREE access to all Y Gyms and Recreation Centres in the ACT Y Network.
- $1,000 bonus when you complete you 6-month probation in a permanent role successfully.
- FREE annual flu vaccination.
- YThanks - an Impressive benefits program with rewards and discounts on hundreds of retailers.
- Paid WWVP / WWCC renewal for eligible staff.
- FREE access to Virtual Y, our online health and wellness portal.
- An additional 3 days of annual leave accrued for the Christmas shutdown (23 days paid annual leave).
- 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave for eligible staff.
- Discounts on Y Canberra Region programs and services, including staff/child fee discounts.
- Opportunities for career development, growth and training with seminars, workshops, and committees.

**The Centre**

At our Belconnen Early Learning Centre, we celebrate our strengths and unique differences, and welcome everyone into our centre with open arms.

We work with our families to build strong partnerships which are paramount to the children’s development, focussed on kindness, involvement and trust. We also pride ourselves on sustainable practices, environmental awareness, waste minimisation and bringing the outdoors inside to provoke interest, investigation and a sense of belonging.

We are proud to be an inclusive centre and believe in the power of inspired children, families and educators.

Our Belconnen Early Learning Centre is perfect for families looking for childcare close to the Belconnen Town Centre. Being situated only 150m from Lake Ginninderra, there is plenty of opportunity for outside play and for the children to be among nature.

**Safeguarding**

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

- If you want to be involved in a workplace that makes a difference, APPLY NOW_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $26.47 - $31.55 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Extended annual leave
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- BELCONNEN, ACT 2617: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you a Qualified Educator in Australia (or working towards qualification)?

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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