‘It takes a big heart, to shape little minds’
Inspiring opportunities for passionate Early Childhood Educators who want to make a positive impact in children’s lives - IN ALICE SPRINGS, KATHERINE, PALMERSTON AND DARWIN
About the opportunity
We have several exciting career opportunities available across all our Early Learning Centre's in Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston, and Darwin for Diploma qualified Educators (Childcare Workers) as well as qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
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.
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 – Starting Level 3.4v $62,330 pa. (Diploma)
In addition, we offer a suite of wellness benefits to our staff including free membership to our YMCA managed gyms and pools, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, discounts to our childcare centre fees for staff who have children enrolled at our centres and professional development through ongoing industry-leading training in accordance with your personal career goals.
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 Diploma qualified Educator (Childcare Worker) or a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
We are looking for a passionate and inspired Early Childhood Educators with experience in the early years sector 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 Centre's located in Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston and Darwin.
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 Centre's, 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.
How to apply
For a copy of the position description and to apply for this role, please email: [email protected]
Inspiring opportunities for passionate Early Childhood Educators who want to make a positive impact in children’s lives - IN ALICE SPRINGS, KATHERINE, PALMERSTON AND DARWIN
About the opportunity
We have several exciting career opportunities available across all our Early Learning Centre's in Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston, and Darwin for Diploma qualified Educators (Childcare Workers) as well as qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
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.
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 – Starting Level 3.4v $62,330 pa. (Diploma)
In addition, we offer a suite of wellness benefits to our staff including free membership to our YMCA managed gyms and pools, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, discounts to our childcare centre fees for staff who have children enrolled at our centres and professional development through ongoing industry-leading training in accordance with your personal career goals.
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 Diploma qualified Educator (Childcare Worker) or a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.
We are looking for a passionate and inspired Early Childhood Educators with experience in the early years sector 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 Centre's located in Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston and Darwin.
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 Centre's, 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.
How to apply
For a copy of the position description and to apply for this role, please email: [email protected]