Location: Western Australia, Other
Position: Education & Training, Childcare
Working in childcare is not your average career. You have to have a passion for what you do, love children and enjoy being part of a team that contributes towards a child’s growth and development.
The YMCA is one of Australia’s largest and best known not-for-profit organisations. With a community based ethos the YMCA delivers professionally designed recreation, childcare, accommodation and youth programs and services to thousands of Australians every day as it seeks to build strong people, strong families and strong communities.
As a committed provider of quality childcare, we aim to provide a program for children to learn, grow and develop as well as provide endless possibilities for the children that are only limited by their imagination. Working in childcare is not your average career. You have to have a passion for what you do, love children and enjoy being part of a team that contributes towards a child’s growth and development.
The role:-
We are seeking a qualified Child Care Giver. It is essential that the successful applicant has a degree or diploma in early childhood/children’s services or equivalent as well as a current (or willing to obtain) Senior First Aid Certificate. You must also be able to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate.
Key responsibilities include:-
• To develop a program that meets the needs of individual children and reflects children’s interest, development, culture and the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning
• To have direct responsibility for the management of a group of children
• Support and provide guidance to unqualified staff
• Maintain knowledge of child-care related legal issues and referral services
• To work as a member of a cooperative team within the centre.
• Have understanding and uphold the Regulations, Quality Assurance principles and YMCA policies and procedures
The YMCA is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and is an equal opportunity employer.