Express your Interest in Future Opportunities

At Y Whittlesea, we're always interested in connecting with passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) who are committed to fostering nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environments for young children at our Kindergartens.

While we may not have a current vacancy at your preferred Kindergarten right now, we always welcome expressions of interest from ECTs who align with our values and philosophy. As our services grow and evolve, new opportunities often arise - and by registering your interest, you'll be among the first to hear when they do. 

As an ECT with the Y, your days will be a whirlwind of laughter, imagination, and endless wonder! You become a storyteller, capturing the hearts and minds of children with tales of adventure and excitement. You transform into an artist, exploring colors, shapes, and textures through messy play and creative crafts. You become a scientist, sparking curiosity with hands-on experiments and exploration of the natural world. You'll create a safe and nurturing environment where little learners flourish - embracing their individuality and discovering their potential. 

Who on earth are we?

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 where little imaginations thrive! Our vibrant environments inspire young minds through play and learning. Our caring ECTs create a safe and stimulating space for laughter, creativity, and friendship. With engaging activities and outdoor adventures, we foster a love of learning. At the Y, we are passionate about building a close-knit community.

Why join the Y?

• Staff Benefits:
  • Generous staff discounts.
  • VECTEA award.
  • Flexible work weeks - choose when to complete your planning.
• Professional Growth:
  • Strong focus on professional development and growth.
• Optimal Learning Environment: 
  • Benefit from small group sizes for effective teaching. 
• Work-life balance
  • Ample non-contact time. 
  • Generous budget for resources to enhance your teaching environment.

What do we hope you'll bring?

• You need the legal right to live and work in Australia. 
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA) and VIT registration. 
• Current, Nationally recognised First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Qualifications.
• Be able to share stories on how you embody the spirit of fun, creativity, and warmth. How you bring joy through storytelling, embrace the wonder of childhood, and create laughter-filled experiences.
• A passion for inspiring young minds and a playful spirit.
• Knowledge of EYLF, Child Safe standards and a Child Development. 
• Needless to say, we're looking for someone with good English-language writing abilities, an understanding to the National Quality Framework and attention to detail.
• Oh, and here’s another one. We trust you. We also care about you. In return, you’ll bring an innate work ethic, respect and care for others, and consistent integrity to all that you do.

Why might the Y not be right for me?

We rarely do ridiculous hours, but we do work very hard, every day.

You'll need to be highly organised, self-motivated and used to working as a team.

We value feedback highly, and will expect you to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge and we will do the same.

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

If you're excited to explore future opportunities with us, we encourage you to put in some time to stand out. Please send your resume, answer a few questions on our application form and if you can, send us a cover letter telling us how great you are... your time to brag!

Simply click the “apply now” button to submit your expression of interest. 

If you any questions, feel free to email; recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au or call 03 9407 6200

Here is what our teams say about working at the Y. (copy link into your browser)  https://youtu.be/FuLVNN6R5xA

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.