Educators Qualified & Assistants

Posted by YMCA Whittlesea on 08 Jan 2025

Organisation YMCA Whittlesea
For Provider Y Whittlesea
Closing date 31.01.2025
Primary role Certificate III Educator
Position type Casual
Location Mill Park
State VIC
Work Days of the Role Casual hours available Monday to Friday
Hours of Work of the Role Casual hours available from 8am-6pm
Description Do you want to work with young minds and an authentic team who value kindness, warmth and fun? Casual employment opportunity is available to work at Mill Park Child Care Centre and The Heights Kindergarten both situated under the same roof line in Mill Park.  There will then be further opportunity to float across our other services in Epping, Donnybrook, Doreen and Diggers Rest if you would like some extra hours. You know, a permanent role may even present itself down the short yellow brick road. Do you like the sound of a flexible workplace that offers a variety of casual shifts, a free gym membership, personal development opportunities, and competitive rates (including VECTEA) … and chocolate - just to balance out the fitness thing? Yes? Well, then you might just have spied your dream job. Who on earth are we? 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. Our Early Learning spaces are where little imaginations thrive! Our vibrant environments inspire young minds through play and learning. Our caring educators create a safe and stimulating space for laughter, creativity, and friendship. With engaging activities and outdoor adventures, we foster a love of learning. At the Y, we are passionate about building a close-knit community. What's the opportunity? We're growing again and our enrolment numbers are in for 2025, which means we need more amazing casual Educators to join the team. Whether you're earlier on in your career or have more experience under your belt, we'd love to hear from you. As an early childhood educator—your days will be a whirlwind of laughter, imagination, and endless wonder! As a superhero in the world of little ones, you embark on a magical journey each day. You become a storyteller, capturing the hearts and minds of children with tales of adventure and excitement. You transform into an artist, exploring colors, shapes, and textures through messy play and creative crafts. You become a scientist, sparking curiosity with hands-on experiments and exploration of the natural world. And let's not forget the dance parties, where you groove to the rhythm of giggles and silly moves. As an early childhood educator, you create a safe and nurturing environment where little learners flourish, embracing their individuality and discovering their potential. So get ready for a role full of joy, discovery, and endless dance parties as you inspire the next generation of dreamers and achievers! What do we hope you'll bring?
  • You need the legal right to live and work in Australia. (Sorry - it is what it is).
  • You have at least a year or two of professional experience as an Educator (Have more than that? Or just starting out, we'd love to hear from you too!)
  • You have a drivers license and a car and a willingness to go to each of our sites (as need be) OR be a whiz at getting around with PTV.
  • 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.
  • Needless to say, we're looking for someone with good English-language writing abilities, an understanding to the National Quality Framework and attention to detail.
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma quals along with a Certificate III in Children Services, Diploma in Children Services (or equivalent) is important, however if you have the passion and don’t have these, we will help you get there.
  • Oh, and here’s another one. We trust you. We also care about you. In return, you’ll bring an innate work ethic, respect and care for others, and consistent integrity to all that you do.
Why might the Y not be right for me? We rarely do ridiculous hours, but we do work very hard, every day. You'll need to be highly organised, self-motivated and used to working as a team. We value feedback highly, and will expect you to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge and we will do the same. Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out? If you're really keen to explore this with us, we encourage you to put in some time to stand out. Please send your resume, answer a few questions on our application form and if you can, send us a cover letter telling us how great you are... your time to brag! Currently we have a close date for applications for end of January 2025 but the quicker you get in; the sooner we can look to interview you and hire you before anyone else.  So if you like the sound of us, jump in! Of course, we will respond to every applicant. Simply visit our Y Whittlesea careers website to apply for the role by selecting Apply Now next to the Educator - Qualified and Assistants Job Ad. Here is a link to the position description for the Educator Role.  Note if do hours at the Kinder than your employment will be as per VECTEA 2020 and work at the Early Learning Centre is as per Y Whittlesea Enterprise Agreement 2024. If you any questions, feel free to email the Service Director Geny at [email protected] or call Geny on 9436 7063.  You can also email [email protected]. Here is what our teams say about working at the Y. 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. The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Qualifications
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma quals along with a Certificate III in Children Services, Diploma in Children Services (or equivalent) is important, however if you have the passion and don’t have these, we will help you get there.
Requirements WWCC
Additional Requirements Please note we have casual roles in our long day care centre and our kindergarten. If working at our kindergarten you will be employed under VECTEA 2020 and if working at our long day care centre you will be employed under the Y Whittlesea Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Industrial Agreement/Award Individual EBA

Contact Name
Geny Zambello
Email
Application Procedure
Via our Y Whittlesea Careers Page as noted in the job advertisement

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