Early Learning Educator

Do you wish to be a part of a Not for Profit community organisation that
- Prioritises the safety and wellbeing of Children and Young People.
- Values its employees and recognises hard work.
- Creates a sense of belonging and celebrates your achievements.
- Promotes professional development and offers learning opportunities.
- Offers great benefits, extensive resources and valuable support from our corporate team.
- The Y Canberra Region - Belconnen ELC is the place for you_

**What the Y offers you**:
**In return for your dedication, you can expect the following**:

- Retention bonus of $1000 when you successfully pass your 6 month probation
- Free gym membership and fitness classes throughout the YMCA ACT network.
- Extended annual leave
- On-going professional development
- Employee Assistance Program - for you and your immediate family
- Employee Benefits Program - Y Thanks
- Generous discounts on YMCA Canberra Region services
- A high level of Child Safeguarding training and a great support team to help you succeed.

**The Role**

As a Lead Educator, you will be a part of our centre community, vision and philosophy. You will work closely with other educators and families as well as with the EYLF and NQS to deliver high quality Education and Care to children within our community. You will be supported and mentored by exceptional leaders and will be given every opportunity to learn and grow.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge where your voice will be heard, opinions valued and growth nurtured, then come and talk to us.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated and committed to best practice in Education and Care. if you are are innovative, reflective in your practice and have a passion to facilitate Children's' learning - then the Y Canberra Region wants to hear from you

**About Us**

We are on the lookout for people to join our Y Canberra Region family, and with a range of positions available there could be one for you When you join the Y, you get to be part of one of the oldest not-for-profits in the world and give back to the young people in our local Canberra community.

We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive environment and we welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders & age groups.
- Our culture is built on the YMCA values of honesty, care, respect and responsibility. We celebrate strengths and differences and welcome everyone into our centres with open arms. We are reflective in our practices and seek continuous development as individuals and as a team so we are constantly learning and evolving to be the best Educators we can be_

**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.

**To be successful in this position you will need to possess**:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Experience within the sector
- Experience working with children 0-5 years
- Strong communication skills
- A demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF and NQF
- The ability to work in a team environment
- A current WWVP Check
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

**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**: $24.00 - $32.00 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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)