Educators – Early Childhood Education

YWCA Canberra is looking for Children’s Services Educators who will be responsible for providing high quality care, education and supervision to children in their care. The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate goodearly education capabilities, be able to work within a team of educators, provide innovative and engaging learning opportunities to children and be eager to engage with our local community.

These positions are suitable for you if you hold:

• Knowledge and understanding of children’s needs including children with additional needs
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to relate positively to educators, children and parents
• The ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team
• Current full driver’s license and access to vehicle with comprehensive insurance during working hours
• A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration
• Australian Citizenship or suitable rights to work in Australia
• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate / or willingness to obtain one

In return, YWCA Canberra will provide you with: 

• Salary packaging that can increase your take home pay by up to 5k annually
• Enhanced terms and conditions of employment including above award salary rates and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Dedicated Centre Support including Operations and Quality & Compliance team to help your centre meet business, compliance, and education goals
• Employee Assistance Program – for you and your immediate family

About YWCA Canberra

YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership, and advocacy.

YWCA prides itself on the opportunities we provide for growth and development and our educators build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the local community.

As a values-based organisation, and only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions and a supportive work environment for all employees.

YWCA Canberra is a charitable not for profit organisation.  Working for us will entitle you to access tax benefits that will increase your take home pay substantially.