Early Childhood Educator (Room Leader) - Karratha Elc

Early Childhood Educator (Room Leader) – (Karratha)

YMCA WA (the Y WA)
Young Men’s Christian Association
Annual Salary: $60,138 - $61,971 + $5.06 p/h + 11% super + Benefits
Full-Time permanent position

Our quest:

Hello. We’re the Y WA

We’re that local (Not-For-Profit) Early Learning Centre (ELC-Tambrey) located at Mantaray Loop who’s all about inspiring and nurturing children to become independent little butterflies. And guess what? You’re a big part of how we make this happen.

You could be our new Room Leader, ready to release your early years education passion. But let’s face it, you work to live! You’ll also enjoy the new Karratha lifestyle with hip and happening restaurants, facilities and soak up the local national park, camping, fishing, diving and relish your awesome perks below.

Your perks:

• $60,138 to $61,971 + 11% Super per annum
• Plus, $5.06 p/h Remote Allowance
• Plus, Salary Packaging Remote Area Benefits (Incl claiming your rent / mortgage / utility bills & more)
• Additional 1 week paid for the holiday season
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Considering relocating to Karratha? Relocation financial assistance offered (if eligible)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing:

Walking into your centre you’ll smile, as the early morning sun shines over our beautiful nature escape. When the door opens, you’ll smell the fresh home-style meals and feel the community spirit. You’ll lead the close-knit team of educators, to ensure our children enjoy a safe, hygienic, and inspiring environment. You’ll promote ‘YMCA’s Approach to Learning’, maintain high quality programs, manage compliance, and truly engage with our wonderful children and families. At the end of your shift, you’ll walk out the door (smiling again) knowing the children are continuing to develop in body, mind, and spirit.

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have infectious enthusiasm and passion in early years education and care
• Have a degree or diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent
• Hold a HLTAID012 First Aid certificate or equivalent
• Understand the National Quality Framework & National Education & Care Services Regulations 2012
• Previous experience in children services, developing and implementing programs for 0-to-5-year olds
• Are able to retain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children card

How to apply:

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Jacqui Mills on (08) 9144 20***or Kym Corbett on 0477 992 ***.

Closing date: Friday, 3rd May 2024
We may start interviews before the closing date.

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/