Diploma Early Childhood Educator — Lead & Learn

Ymcacanberra; Australian Capital Territory; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Career growth & training

Employee discounts

Paid onboarding & training

WWVP/WWCC renewal reimbursement

Health insurance discount

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Y Canberra Region in Strathnairn, ACT, is seeking a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to support high-quality education and care. You will collaborate with the Lead Educator to plan and evaluate programs aligned with EYLF/NQF/NQS, supervise children, and document learning while promoting health and wellbeing.

In the absence of the Lead Educator, you will provide leadership to the room team to ensure continuity of quality care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is mandatory.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 7.6-hour shifts between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• Experience in the early childhood education and care sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of EYLF, NQF and NQS.
• WWVP registration or willingness to obtain.
• Do Food Safely certificate or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification or willingness to obtain.
• Complete mandatory Y internal online training modules.
• Complete Geccko training courses 1–4 or willingness to complete.
• Complete ACT Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs aligned with EYLF, NQF, NQS.
• Supervise children and foster relationships with families and colleagues.
• Document children's learning and development meaningfully.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing in the learning environment.
• Provide room leadership in the absence of the Lead Educator.

Skills

Strong communication

ECCE sector experience

Leadership in absence of Lead Educator

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

The Y Canberra Region in Strathnairn, ACT, is seeking a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to support high-quality education and care. You will collaborate with the Lead Educator to plan and evaluate programs aligned with EYLF/NQF/NQS, supervise children, and document learning while promoting health and wellbeing.

In the absence of the Lead Educator, you will provide leadership to the room team to ensure continuity of quality care.