Early Childhood Teacher

Posted by YMCA Whittlesea on 10 Jun 2025

Organisation YMCA Whittlesea
For Provider Galada Kindergarten
Closing date 09.07.2025
Primary role Early Childhood Teacher
Position type Part-time
Location Epping
State VIC
About the Centre/Service Y Whittlesea is a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world (YMCA) and oldest social enterprise, where all profits go back into our communities. Our Early Learning spaces are where little imaginations thrive! Our vibrant environments inspire young minds through play and learning. Galada Kindergarten delivers 3-year-old and 4-year old sessional kindergarten programs, and is part of the Galada Community Centre at the Aurora Village shopping precinct in Epping. For more information about our Kindergarten, visit our website (copy link intro browser): https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/early-learning/galada-kindergarten/
Work Days of the Role Sessions Mon, Wed, Fri (5 hours per day) + flexible planning time
Hours of Work of the Role 22.5 per week
Description We’re on the lookout for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly team at Galada Kindergarten in Epping. Enjoy working within a supportive team environment as part of a not-for-profit organisation, with the benefits of being employed under the VECTEA award, a flexible working week and paid time off during school holidays. This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week. This includes 15 hours of contact time (5 hour sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) and flexible planning time. Why Join Us?
  • Staff Benefits:
    • Enjoy generous staff discounts.
    • VECTEA award.
    • Flexible work weeks – choose when to complete your planning.
  • Professional Growth:
    • Strong focus on professional development and personal growth.
  • Optimal Learning Environment:
    • Benefit from small group sizes for effective teaching.
  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Ample non-contact time.
    • Generous budget for resources to enhance your teaching environment.
Qualifications What do we hope you'll bring?
  • Legal right to live and work in Australia.
  • Police Check (International Police check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years)
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA) and VIT Registration.
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma quals.
  • 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.
  • You’re a team player, an open communicator and comfortable giving and receiving feedback – we want to hear from you!
Requirements VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name
Renata Wozniak
Email
Application Procedure
Please apply via the Y Whittlesea Careers page - https://whittlesea.ymca.org.au/home/careers/children-services/. Click 'apply now' on the Early Childhood Teacher job. Please note email applications will not be processed.

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