Early Childhood Educator

3 weeks ago


Bendigo, Australia The Y Victoria Full time

About the Y Victoria

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

We Value You

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

- Above award rates

- 50% childcare discount

- YMCA Victoria uniform provided

- Individualised personal development plans

- Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)

- Opportunities for career development and growth across Children’s Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim

- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state

- Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

- Have a willingness to learn and grow professionally

- Have experience with early age groups, programming and documentation

- Be a natural leader and love to share your knowledge

- Promote and advocate good health and treat every child’s health as a top priority

This role is Permanent Part time onsite offering$30 p.h (Cert III qualified) - $32 p.h (Diploma qualified).

Qualifications Required

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early - Childhood/Children’s services

- First Aid and CPR certification

- Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification

- Employee Working with Children Check

About the Centre

Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115-place centre, co-located with a primary school and maternal health rooms. Aligned with Y’s philosophy, our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing children’s learning through play, while also providing our community with high quality care and education.

If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community, and really make a difference for children and families - this job is for you

The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducing new models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.

With significant School Readiness Funding, we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.

Lightning Reef Centre is open from 6.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. Hence, all our candidates are appropriately screened by checking professional references and a working with children check. Depending on the role, a National Police Check may also be undertaken.

How to Apply

If this is you, click the Apply button.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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