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.YMCA Vic Early Learning Centres (ELC's) are safe, supportive spaces offering high quality early learning education and care for children aged six weeks to five years old.About the role
Your role will primarily be as an Educational Leader, and to secondly assist the Centre Manager to lead and support the Educators, children and families in Wyndham Vale Early Learning Centre.As a motivated and customer focused leader, your role will involve:Working in consultation with Team Leaders and Educators regarding all aspects of program planning
Promoting a positive organisational culture and building a professional learning community
Leading the development of the curriculum and ensure the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning
Planning and developing short and long term goals to strengthen the operations of the CentreThe newly appointed Educational Leader will be provided with ongoing professional development training specifically designed for Educational Leaders. This will also be facilitated with 8 hours of non-contact time per week to specifically carry out the Educational Leader role.This is a full time role with an above award rate of $40.78 per hour.About you
You will be a passionate Educational Leader committed to delivering a superior service for children, their parents and educators. You will:Possess the ability to positively network and build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Be able to inform and imbed learning and development theories and curriculum approaches
Have the ability to motivate and inspire the team to achieve set goals and outcomes
Possess excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to delegate, prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications and LicencesTertiary Qualification in ECECMinimum 5 years experience in the ECEC sector
First Aid and CPR certification
Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
At the Y, 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.auBenefitsAt 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:50% childcare discount
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 ApplyIf this is you, click the Apply button or email ***********@ymca.org.au for further information, noting we do not accept applications submitted via email.
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