Selection Criteria For more information about our role or to view the key selection criteria please click on the link below to view the position description for this role. Position Description: Early Childhood Teacher About The Organisation Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks. Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum. The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF. Join the Y Team! At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. Here at Y Ballarat we provide a wide range of programs and services to over 100 communities across Victoria, including rural and remote communities. We currently have over 700 staff across the state and continue to grow and develop our passionate workforce. Our children’s services operations include the management of kindergartens, early learning centres and before and after school care. We have over 90 services across Victoria. Our Youth programs have an increased presence in Ballarat through our Youth hubs, workshops and in our ReCranked and JumpStart programs. For further details visit: yballarat.org.au Our Opportunity We currently have a vacancy at the Lake Bolac and District Kindergarten and are looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our motivated and enthusiastic team. What's different about Lake Bolac and District Kindergarten Offering 30 hours of kindergarten to 4-year-olds in 2025 as part of the Pre-prep roll out A passionate team of Early Childhood Practitioners. An opportunity for team teaching and to explore new ways of working Supportive management team and ongoing opportunities for professional development As part of the Y Ballarat, you will have access to structured support, leadership and shared services functions. Joining us will bring you: Unrivalled Support : Join a welcoming and collaborative team committed to providing you any support you need to grow your skills and knowledge. Our Shared Services are here to make things easier for you to focus on your role. We want you to evolve and grow within our team. Wellbeing : Access our comprehensive support services including Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing programs We asked our current staff why they love Y Ballarat and Y Kinders, here are some of their responses… “We love to celebrate different cultures here. Everyone is welcome" “I like the amount of professional development we have access to" “The Y is child focused. Everything we do is for the children and that's great!” We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better outcomes for the communities we work and live in. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. Role: Early Childhood Teacher Job Type: Part-time 9 hours per week, fixed term Start Date: 28/01/2025 Qualification: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or ACECQA approved Interested? For a confidential discussion please contact Marg Harrison, Ph: 0499 510 265 or email [email protected] To apply please follow the link below under Selection Criteria. Please Note : For all the roles, a Resume, Cover Letter and a completed Key Selection Criteria is attached and uploaded in your application. We accept online applications only. Email applications will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check and maintain a valid employment Working with Children Check whilst employed in this position. Prior to being appointed to this position it is required that there is a full disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.