Exciting Career Opportunity: 2nd Qualified Educator – Latham Primary School

Are you passionate about shaping young minds, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and leading in early education? Join our dynamic Children’s Services team at the Y, where your impact makes a difference every day!

Why You’ll Love This Role:
As a 2nd Qualified Educator, you’ll mentor and inspire your team, ensure high-quality educational practices, and build strong connections with children, families, and colleagues. Your dedication to safety, wellbeing, and continuous growth will create an enriching environment for all.

At The Y, we’re committed to nurturing both children and our team! Here’s what makes working with us so rewarding:

Career Growth – Access to industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.

Exclusive Employee Perks – Discounts, rewards, and recognition through Y Thanks.

Staff Discounts – Save 20% on Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.

Paid Onboarding & Training – Get set up for success from day one with fully paid training.

WWVP Renewal Covered – We’ll cover your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check renewal (for eligible staff).

Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Enjoy a 9% discount on your health insurance.

• Wellbeing Support – Free flu shots and 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Program (Telus Health Global), offering confidential, professional counselling for you and your immediate family.

Additional Perks for 2nd Qualified Educators:

10 hours of dedicated programming time per fortnight.

Paid professional development to support your ongoing learning.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who:

Must be available to work 65 hours per fortnight, including split shifts between 7:00am–9:00am and 2:30pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday. An additional 10 hours per fortnight is allocated for programming/planning time.

Has a genuine passion for working with children and families.

Understands the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, and My Time Our Place Framework.

Has strong leadership skills to create diverse and inclusive learning experiences.

Is committed to maintaining a child-safe culture and high safeguarding standards.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience working with children over preschool age.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (preferably).

Current WWWVP Check (or willingness to obtain).

First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificates (or willingness to obtain).

Driver’s License.

Experience with additional needs children (desirable).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding:
At the Y, we are dedicated to ensuring all children and young people feel safe and supported. Our thorough screening process (including police checks) ensures the right people are in the right roles. Learn more about our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
[2671-YMCAAust_Safeguarding-Policy-Document-V5s.pdf]

Application Details:

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, August 29th, 2025 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found).

As part of our process, all candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and complete pre-employment checks, including a police check, international police check, and a minimum of two reference checks.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you’re ready to inspire and make a difference—APPLY NOW!