Early Childhood Educator

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YMCA Victoria is seeking a full‑time, onsite Early Childhood Educator at Taylors Hill, where an 84‑place Long Day Care with kindergarten sits on the school grounds. The Y offers a values‑driven culture, structured development plans, and benefits such as 50% childcare discount, free gym access, uniform provided and clear career paths across Children’s Programs and the wider organisation. To succeed you’ll need Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood, First Aid and CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certs, plus a Working with Children Check and a pre‑employment medical declaration. Bring enthusiasm for young children, programming and documentation, leadership, and a health‑promoting mindset. Apply by clicking Apply, tailor your CV to highlight impact, and demonstrate commitment to safety, inclusion and the Circle Back initiative.

About the Y Victoria

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. 

We value you

At the Y Victoria 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
• Enjoy great staff perks, including savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits!
• YMCA Victoria uniform provided
• Individualised personal development plans
• Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
• Opportunities for career development and growth across Children’s Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Have experience with early age groups, programming and documentation
• Be a natural leader and love to share your knowledge
• Promote and advocate good health and treat every child’s health as a top priority

Qualifications required

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early - Childhood/Children’s services
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
• Employee Working with Children Check

About the centre

YMCA Taylors Hill Early Learning Centre is a 84 place Long Day Care service, which also offers kindergarten. We work closely with the local community to ensure that we are providing to highest possible care to all children within our service and situated on the same grounds as Taylors Hill Primary school 

How to Apply

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Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement. 

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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