Early Childhood Educator

7 days ago

Tarneit VIC, Australia YMCA Full time $96,960 - $192,000 per year
  • Above award rates: $38-$40 p/h
  • 50% childcare discount + free access to Y facilities across the state
  • Casual opportunity at Tarneit ELC

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

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

Tarneit ELC hours - 6:30am to 6:30pm

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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