The Early Childhood (Kindergarten) Teacher will require a strong commitment to pedagogical excellence and innovation in the Early Childhood field. We seek to facilitate a child's capacity to engage in an environment that is safe, secure, nurturing and educational, particularly in the two years prior to the start of their formal school journey. The children's needs, interests and their capacity to develop opportunities for learning and wonder are the focal point of YMCA program delivery and our Early Childhood (Kindergarten) Teachers are key to our success.

The Early Childhood (Kindergarten) Teacher will ensure that the kindergarten meets the requirements of the DET Preschool Program Policy and funding requirements criteria, The Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and the policies and procedures of YMCA Victoria.

Selection Criteria:

Capabilities and Behaviours

• Demonstrates YMCA Victoria values, Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility
• Demonstrates motivation and commitment to perform to their best
• Accepts personal accountability for workplace actions and consequences to better influence

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent knowledge, skills and understanding in the implementation and ongoing management of the National Quality Framework​
• Previous experience in an Early Childhood education role and a commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and reflective practice

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates experience, passion and enthusiasm for working with young children while delivering a program in line with current pedagogies
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to delegate, prioritise and ensure a consistent high quality service experience for all children and families

Qualifications:

Mandatory Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent
• First Aid Level 2
• CPR
• Anaphylaxis Management
• Asthma

Our Culture:

At the YMCA, 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.

About the Company:

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre:

The Mernda YMCA Early Learning Centre and OSHC Service was built as part of the Governments New School PPP Project. The Early Learning Centre and OSHC Service opened in January 2017 and was built on the same footprint as Mernda Park Primary School.

Our centre consists of a Maternal Child and Helath Service, 2 Sessional Kindergarden rooms and a 104 place Long Day Care Service catering for children from 6 weeks old to integrated 4yr old kindergarten.

Sustainable practices and respect for our environments are a high priority within our centre, being integrated into each daily program by having a natural environment both indoors and outdoors including various animals.

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button or email [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher enquiry via EthicalJobs for further information.