AddressMake a deep and genuine connection with young people within the Alice Springs and/or Katherine communities, broaden your experience and develop your profession in one of these unique learning settings.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY & ABOVE AWARD RATES.
Inspiring opportunities for passionate Early Childhood Teachers and Early Childhood Educators who want to make a positive impact in children’s lives and embed themselves in the multicultural melting pot of the Alice Springs &/or Katherine communities in the Northern Territory.
We aim to continuously surpass the Children’s Services Award in order to better remunerate educators for their work. Currently we pay above the Children’s Services Award.
About the opportunity:
We have a unique career opportunity available for an Early Childhood Teacher qualified in our Alice Springs and Katherine centres.
We also have opportunities for experienced Educators with Room Leader experience and students who are working towards their Certificate III or Diploma qualifications; with training and support offered to you during your studies.
THE UNIQUE BENEFITS:
We provide a supportive and inclusive workplace environment at a highly reputable and inspiring NFP organisation where educators are respected for their skills and commitment to quality Early Childhood education and are given the opportunity to progress in their career.
When you join our organisation, you become part of a passionate community of like-minded individuals who are inspired to make a positive impact in the lives of young children.
In addition, we offer a suite of benefits to our staff including:
- We offer above award rates
- Free membership to our YMCA managed gym in Alice Springs & Katherine
- Confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to our childcare centre fees for staff who have children enrolled at our centres
- Professional development through ongoing industry-leading training in accordance with your personal career goals.
Educational & Training support:
Furthermore, we have partnered with Karen Sheldon Training and can offer Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with both qualifications fully funded for eligible candidates through GTNT Group.
About you:
You are a Bachelor trained Early Childhood Teacher or working towards these qualifications.
We are also looking for a passionate and inspired Early Childhood Educators that possesses the following attributes and abilities:
- Be passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality educational programs and learning environments.
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour.
- Provide a dynamic, supportive, caring, and safe environment for all children, staff, and caregivers.
- An adaptable leadership style with the ability to guide, support and mentor team members.
- A commitment to ongoing professional growth as an individual and as a team.
- A positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude.
About us:
We believe in the power of inspired young people
The Y (YMCA) of the Northern Territory is a non-for profit organisation providing high quality Early Childhood education, health and youth-related community services in the NT.
At the Y, we believe in ‘the power of inspired young people’ – the idea that when young people are inspired, they are truly powerful. This belief drives everything that we do at the Y.
Our Early Learning (childcare) service, otherwise known as Early Learning at the Y, is our quality early learning service that provides personalised Early Childhood education and care to children aged 6 weeks – 5 years, at our 7 Early Learning centres located in Katherine, Alice Springs, Darwin and Palmerston.
We provide high-quality Early Childhood education that promotes and develops self-confidence, creativity, and individuality while celebrating cultural diversity, so that every child in our care can thrive in their own unique way.
We take pride in embedding multi-cultural perspectives into our curriculums and in creating a rich and meaningful connection with our local communities.
Our Early Learning Centres, each unique in their own right; are vibrant, inclusive, sustainable, play-based environments where curiosity is encouraged and the individuality of every child is nurtured.
You can learn more about Early Learning at the Y and our philosophy, here: https://earlylearning.nt.ymca.org.au
Our commitment to safeguarding children:
The Y NT (YMCA of the Northern Territory), including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. The Y NT requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:
- A national criminal history check.
- An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas.
- Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws.
- Two reference checks.
Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with the Y NT.
Our commitment to people and culture
At the YNT we recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace.
We expect everyone to treat each other with respect and dignity.
We promote the principles of merit and fairness in its employment practices.
We continue to review and develop policies and procedures to ensure equal opportunity within the organisation for all our potential and existing employees including those from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
The recruitment and promotion of our employees is based on merit regardless of age, gender, race, sexual preference and religion.
We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals in the Northern Territory.
To apply:
For a copy of the Job Description and to APPLY for this position, please submit your application here via SEEK.
