YMCAWA Hiring for Early Childhood Educator – East Cannington ELC Job at Perth Full Time

About the role

Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? You will fit right in here at the Y! Our Early Childhood Educators constantly inspire, encourage and nurture young children to learn, understand the world around them and most importantly, be just that – healthy, happy children!

The Y WA is currently recruiting for Casual Childhood Educator to join our East Cannington Early Learning Centre, located at 240 Station Street East Cannington WA 6107. We are seeking a passionate Educator with great communication skills, a love for early childhood education and the ability to build strong, genuine relationships with parents, staff, and young children.

What does the role look like?

• Encouraging and nurturing children to grow socially, emotionally, instilling a love of learning through a variety of strategies and activities.
• Working together with the Room Leader to develop a program that meets the needs of individual children and reflects children’s interests, development, culture, and the YMCA’s Approach to Learning.
• Liaise, support, and assist parents in a friendly, non-judgemental, and personal way.
• Maintaining the required developmental records of children as required by the Regulations, EYLF and the NQF.

Essential requirements

• Certificate III, Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education
• An understanding of the National Education and Care Services Regulations 2012, the EYLF and the NQF
• Experience developing and implementing programs
• HLTAID004 First Aid Certificate, National Police Clearance and Working with Children check
• Previous experience working in an Early Learning Centre
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including open and close shifts

Who is the Y WA and what we do?

The Y WA is a not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We’ve been creating positive change and social impact in WA communities, from the Pilbara to the Great Southern, for over 110 years through our impactful youth and community programs, children’s services, and health and wellness facilities.

The Y is part of the YMCA movement – the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world! We are committed to reinvesting any surpluses back into youth and community projects.

We believe when young people are inspired, they are powerful. We currently employ over 600 people and have 49 services state-wide, who are supported by our growing marketing team. So, if you want your job to be interesting, enjoyable, AND rewarding join the Y WA! We currently have several different jobs advertised.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare and corporate healthcare
• Free employee assistance program
• Be part of a dynamic team!
• Ongoing professional development, training and professional support allowing you to grow your career and be the best you can be
• You’ll gain experience working in an Early Learning Centre that is inspired by the teachings from Reggio Emilia
• You’ll love the genuine, caring relationships you build with the children, staff and families here at the Y!

How to apply

For the full job description and selection criteria visit our website.

To apply for this role, please submit the following via our website, www.ymcawa.org.au and click on the “Get Involved” tab, by midday on the closing date. Should you require any further information please call Jessica Church on (08) 9350 5868

Closing date: 17th January 2022
We may start interviews before the closing date

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

The Y WA is committed to providing a safe workplace and will comply with all mandatory vaccination directions. Where a position is covered by a relevant direction you will be required to provide an approved form of evidence of vaccination or exemption prior to commencing employment.

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: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/