Educator (Assistant or Qualified)

Posted by YMCA Whittlesea on 23 Dec 2024

Organisation YMCA Whittlesea
Closing date 22.12.2025
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
Description What's the Opportunity? We’re on the lookout for a part-time Educator to join our friendly team at Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten in Donnybrook. In this role, you will support our 3-year-old kinder program as an Educator 3 days per week, with the potential for additional casual shifts if desired. Enjoy being part of a supportive team environment working within a not-for-profit organisation, with the benefits of being employed under the VECTEA award and staff discounts. Y Join Us?
  • Staff Benefits:
    • Enjoy generous staff discounts.
    • 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.
  Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out? If you're excited to explore this opportunity, take the time to stand out. Submit your resume, answer a few questions on our application form, and if possible, send us a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. For more information, check the position descriptions (copy link into browser: Educator (Assistant or Qualified): (https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/2pJe7C)  If you have any questions, please reach out to our Centre Director, Vicki Christof, at [email protected] or call (03) 8408 6762. Applications close date: 22 January 2025 Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Here's what our Educators say about working at the Y (copy link into browser) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mvib8fqr0vd557ahtvjb2/EBAmplify_Careers-Video_the-Y_Careers-Video_FINAL-with-captions-_11-11-2024.mp4?rlkey=xen37p6h3lpp1xuc1o9upry1e&e=1&st=o9jbalos&dl=0 Some important stuff At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/ The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.  
Qualifications What do we hope you'll bring?
  • 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
As per description

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