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YMCA Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre is a 115 place Long Day Care service, which also offers sessional kindergarten.We work closely with the local community to ensure that we are providing to highest possible care to all children within our service.

Our vibrant Early Learning Centre incorporates modern and progressive teaching practices which embeds the Early Learning Years Framework. Working in alignment with YMCA Victoria's philosophy, our ELC setting prides itself in teaching a calm and structured learning environment where children are exposed to high quality education.

We offer children a purpose-built early learning centre to instil a love of learning, nurture curiosity and help children reach their full potential, providing everything needed to play, learn and thrive throughout the day.

About the role

Create a tranquil and positive environment for children to learn and thrive. Adopting the modern techniques of teaching, you will be well-versed with the National Framework in Early Learning. Your role will involve:

• Working together with fellow Educators, families and within a supportive team to deliver a kindergarten program to children from 3-5 years
• Following an approved curriculum, where you will be a role modelling for children in developing lifelong skills and instilling in them a passion for learning meeting 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.
• Possessing a strong commitment to pedagogical excellence and innovation in the Early Childhood space
• Facilitating 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.
• Making lessons captivating and enjoyable for individuals and small groups of children
• Possessing a great eye for details, record keeping and documenting without getting flustered
• Having the ability to forge connection with children, nurturing their curiosity and expanding their skillset and overall development

About you

You will be a passionate Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher committed to delivering a superior service for children and their parents. You will:

• Have a solid knowledge and understanding of the implementation and ongoing management of the National Quality Framework
• Have previous experience in an Early Childhood education role and a commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and reflective practice
• Possess great verbal and written communication skills and can provide parents with effective feedback and discuss children’s development
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence to be able to remain calm and composed on the face of anger and frustration
• Possess the ability to handle and respond to unforeseen accidents, incidents and emergencies while putting up a brave face and remaining calm
• Have a natural flair in building positive working relationships with stakeholders and driving results
• Be self-motivated, committed and bringing your best self to work

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Qualifications and Licences

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Children’s services
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification

Benefits

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, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

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.