Early Childhood Educator

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

Lightning Reef centre hours - 6.30am-6pm

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

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 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.