Qualified & Assistant Early Childhood Educators - Port Hedland Elc

Qualified & Assistant Early Childhood Educators - Port Hedland ELC
Children Services | WA - Pilbara
Closing date: 02/02/2024
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 Qualified + Assistant Early Childhood Educators to join our Port Hedland Early Learning Centre team. We are seeking passionate Educators 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, and culture.
• 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

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or working towards
• An understanding of the National Education and Care Services Regulations 2012, the EYLF and the NQF
• Experience developing and implementing programs
• HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate, National Police Clearance and Working with Children check
• Previous experience working in an Early Learning Centre

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

• Permanent role: $51,051 - $61,971 + 11% Super per annum (part-time: pro rata)
• Casual role: $$32.73-$39.73 + 11% Super p/h
• Plus, $5.47 p/h Remote Allowance
• Plus, save $$$ with subsidised housing & utilities
• Plus, Salary Packaging Remote Area Benefits (Incl claiming your rent / mortgage / utility bills & more)
• Plus, a generous Relocation assistance package
• 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)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

How to apply
Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. For the full job description and selection criteria click on one of the PDF files on the attachment links below. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. Should you require any further information please call Suzyo Kafwariman on (08) 9173 1088 or Rebecca Fitch on 0476 010 833.
Closing date: Friday, 2nd February 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: