Ararat North Kindercare is proud of its connections to the community through the partnership with a local primary school and a supportive learning environment built by the dedicated and experienced team. We are seeking educators looking to grow their experience in dynamic team environments to join this experienced and collaborative team. The passionate team at St. Andrews Kindergarten always encourage children to express their ideas about their own learning in a variety of ways and extend these opportunities to families to create strong partnerships for lifelong learning. We are seeking educators looking to grow their experience in dynamic team environments to join these experienced and collaborative teams.
**Start your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong** At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity. As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day. We’re now looking for a Part Time Early Childhood Teacher — or someone who’s currently studying toward their qualification — to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children. **Role Details: ** Early Childhood Teacher Wednesday and Thursday at St. Andrews - 8:30am to 4:00pm; Friday at Ararat North – 9:00am to 3:00pm 20.5 contact hours + 9 non-contact hours = 29.5 hours per week
**What You’ll Do** As a valued member of our teaching team, you’ll: · Support play-based learning programs that nurture each child’s growth and development · Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators · Create safe, inclusive environments where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired · Work collaboratively with your team to deliver exceptional education and care For a more detailed list of role responsibilities, please see the attached position description: [Early Childhood Teacher](https://yballarat.org.au/wp-content/documents/recruitment/PD-Y-Kinders-Early-Childhood-Teacher-2024.pdf) **What You’ll Bring** · Recognised Early Childhood Teacher qualification and a current VIT registration · A genuine interest in supporting children’s development and commitment to ongoing learning · Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain) · Great teamwork, communication, and reliability
