Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre - Multiple Roles

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.
Roles Early Childhood Teacher: The Early Childhood Teacher plays a crucial role within the Early Learning team, supporting the delivery of YMCA Children's Programs in the community.
In collaboration with other teachers, they will help provide a kindergarten program for children aged 3-5 during the two years leading up to school.
Their focus will be on nurturing and empowering children to reach their full potential, preparing them to confidently embrace their future.
This is a full time opportunity, with above award rates of $41 - $49 per hour depending on experience.
This role offers 10 weeks paid leave per year, including term breaks and 12.5hrs of program planning per week.Room Leader: The Room Leader will lead, mentor and motivate room staff, supporting their development.
Implement the approved curriculum, and create engaging lessons role modeling lifelong skills and fostering a love of learning.
Maintain accurate records for each child in care.
This is a Full time opportunity with hourly rate of $34.29.Diploma qualified Educator - Casual/Full time: We are looking for passionate Educators who deliver engaging, quality programs and create a positive environment for children to learn and thrive.
Work within a supportive team with ongoing training and opportunities for career growth and development.
Casual/Full time opportunity available - Casual rates: $37-$39 p/h and Full time rate: $30-$31 p/h.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 rates50% childcare discountIndividualised personal development plansSupportive 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 KingswimFree access to YMCA gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state - Peter Krenz Leisure Centre (Eaglehawk)Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellnessAbout You To be successful in this role you will:
Have a willingness to learn and grow professionallyHave experience with early age groups, programming and documentationBe a natural leader and love to share your knowledgePromote and advocate good health and treat every child's health as a top priorityQualifications required Diploma in Early - Childhood/Children's servicesVIT (for Early Childhood Teacher role)First Aid and CPR certificationAnaphylaxis and Asthma certificationEmployee Working with Children CheckAbout the Centre Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115-place centre, co-located with a primary school and maternal health rooms.
Aligned with Y's philosophy, our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing children's learning through play, while also providing our community with high quality care and education.
If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community, and really make a difference for children and families - this job is for you!
The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducing new models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.
With significant School Readiness Funding, we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.
Centre Hours: 6.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. 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.
For a chat about this role contact your Talent Acquisition Advisor on (03) 8657 3269 or email at ******
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 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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