Description:
Early Childhood Teacher - Newman ELC
YMCA WA (the Y WA)
Young Men's Christian Association
Annual Salary: $78,799.50 - $101,400 + 6.30p/h + 11% Super + Benefits
Full-Time permanent position
About the role
The Y WA is currently recruiting for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our Newman Early Learning Centre team. We are seeking a passionate Teacher 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 to develop a program that meets the needs of individual children and reflects children’s interests, development, culture, and the YMCA’s Approach to Learning.
- 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.
Benefits
- Immediate access to the 10% ECEC Worker Retention Payment!
- $78,799.50 - $101,400+ 11.5% Super per annum
- Plus, $6.30 p/h Remote Allowance (up to $12,285 per yr)
- 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
Essential requirements
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, working towards degree or equivalent qualification
- An understanding of the National Education and Care Services Regulations 2012, the EYLF and the NQF
- Experience developing and implementing programs
- HLTAID004 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.
How to apply
Click on the "Apply" button below to submit your application. For the full job description and selection criteria click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application. Should you require any further information please call Karen Dudek on 0408 343 787.
Closing date: Monday, 5th May, 2025
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/