Do you want to work with young minds and an authentic team who value kindness, warmth, and fun?

Look no further than Y Whittlesea! Join our team and be part of a dynamic and thriving early childhood education environment.

About the Y

Y Whittlesea is a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world and oldest social enterprise where all profits go back into our communities. Our Early Learning spaces are vibrant environments where little imaginations thrive - fostering laughter, creativity, and friendship. Join us in building a close-knit community that inspires young minds through play and learning. Find out more about Orchard Road Early Learning Centre here (copy link into your browser):

https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/early-learning/orchard-road-community-early-learning-centre/

What's the Opportunity?

We're on the lookout for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly team at Orchard Road Community Early Learning Centre in Doreen on a fixed term contract through to December 2026.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment.
• Document children's learning and development effectively.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with fellow educators and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead and mentor other educators, sharing your knowledge to support professional development.

For more information about the role, check out the position description (Copy link into browser): https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/Uu8xfa

This is a full-time, fixed-term parental leave cover position, commencing 27 January 2026 through to 18 December 2026. Weekly hours will include 25 contact hours and 13 non-contact hours.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy generous staff discounts.
• VECTEA award.

• Strong focus on professional development and personal growth.

• Benefit from small group sizes for effective teaching, with a class capacity of 22 children.

• Ample non-contact time.
• Generous budget for resources to enhance your teaching environment.

• Work with a supportive and experienced team.

• Staff Benefits:
• Professional Growth:
• Optimal Learning Environment:
• Work-Life Balance:
• Supportive Team:

What do we hope you'll bring?

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Police Check (and International Police check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years)
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA) and VIT Registration.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma quals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and National Regulations.
• Ability to implement curriculum planning and assessment processes aligned with these frameworks.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality education programs.
• Strong understanding of play based learning and inquiry-based approaches.
• Committed to ongoing professional development, with strong reflective practice skills.
• Excellent communication and an ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

If you're excited to explore this opportunity, take the time to stand out. Submit your resume, answer some questions on our application form, and if possible, send us a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

Have a question before applying? Reach out to Rosa Condello, Centre Director, on 1300 153 332. Or you can email us at [email protected]. (All applications are managed through our online portal, so please apply via the website rather than email to ensure your application is considered. Thanks for your understanding!).

Applications close date: 30th October 2025

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified before the official closing date.

Here's what our ECTs say about working at the Y (Copy link into browser): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mvib8fqr0vd557ahtvjb2/EBAmplify_Careers-Video_the-Y_Careers-Video_FINAL-with-captions-_11-11-2024.mp4?rlkey=xen37p6h3lpp1xuc1o9upry1e&e=1&st=o9jbalos&dl=0

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.