Early Childhood Educators

Posted by YMCA Whittlesea on 12 Jun 2025

Organisation YMCA Whittlesea
For Provider Eucalyptus Parade (Donnybrook)
Closing date 30.06.2025
Primary role Certificate III Educator
Position type Part-time
Location Donnybrook
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Y Whittlesea is a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world and oldest social enterprise where all profits go back into our communities. Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten was built in 2022 and provides three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs with long and short-day models available. Find out more about Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten here by copying this link into your browser: (https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/eucalyptus)
Work Days of the Role 3 days per week (Mon,Wed,Fri)
Description We’re on the lookout for Early Childhood Educators (Cert III or Diploma) to join our friendly team at two of our Kindergartens: Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten in Donnybrook, and Kirrip Kindergarten in Wollert. Enjoy working with a supportive team within a not-for-profit organisation, with the benefits of being employed under the VECTEA award and generous staff discounts. We have the following positions currently available:
  • Eucalyptus Parade (Donnybrook): 1 x Part -Time Educator – 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) in our 3 year old kinder room. Opportunity to pick up additional casual hours if desired.
  • Eucalyptus Parade (Donnybrook)/Kirrip (Wollert): 2 x casual Educators
Why Join Us?
  • Staff Benefits:
    • Enjoy generous staff discount.
    • VECTEA award.
  • Professional Growth:
    • Strong focus on professional development and personal growth.
  • Optimal Learning Environment:
    • Benefit from small group sizes for effective teaching.
  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Generous budget for resources to enhance your teaching environment.
  • Supportive Team:
    • Work with a supportive Educational Leader and Management team.
Qualifications
  • Legal right to live and work in Australia.
  • WWCC & Police Check (International Police check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years).
  • Driver's license and a car, with the willingness to travel to our various sites.
  • Be able to share stories on how you embody the spirit of fun, creativity, and warmth. How you bring joy through storytelling, embrace the wonder of childhood, and create laughter-filled experiences.
  • A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
  • Knowledge of EYLF, Child Safe standards and Child Development.
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma quals.
  • Certificate III in Children Services, or Diploma in Children Services (or equivalent).
Requirements WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Vicki Christof
Email
Application Procedure
Please apply via our website - visit https://whittlesea.ymca.org.au/home/careers/children-services/

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