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    Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and families?

    We’re looking for amazing people to join the team at our Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre in Bendigo.

    We’re recruiting for multiple full-time, part-time and casual childcare jobs which include:

    • Early childhood educators
    • Early childhood teachers
    • Room leaders

    Childcare jobs at Lightning Reef Bendigo

    Early childhood teachers - Apply now

    Our early childhood teachers deliver the Y’s kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5 years. You’ll use your experience to nurture and empower children to reach their full potential, preparing them to confidently embrace their future at school and beyond. Full-time roles available.
    Room leaders - Apply now

    Our room leaders will lead, mentor and motivate room staff, supporting their development. You’ll implement the approved curriculum, create engaging lessons that role model lifelong skills and foster a love of learning, and maintain accurate records for each child in care. Full-time roles available.
    Early childhood educators - Apply now

    Our educators deliver engaging, quality programs and create a positive environment for children to learn and thrive. Work within the supportive Lightning Reef team with ongoing training and opportunities for growth and development. Casual and full-time roles available. Must be diploma qualified.

    About Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre

    Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115-place centre, co-located with a primary school and maternal health rooms. Aligned with Y’s philosophy, our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing children’s learning through play, while also providing our community with high quality care and education.

    If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community, and really make a difference for children and families - this job is for you!

    The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducing new models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.

    With significant School Readiness Funding, we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.

    Centre hours: 6:30am – 6:00pm
    Apply now

    Why work with us?

    At Y Victoria we value our people.

    Working for us means you’ll enjoy a great work-life balance, with benefits including:

    • Above award rates
    • 50% childcare discount
    • Individualised personal development plans
    • Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
    • Opportunities for career development and growth across Children’s Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim
    • Free access to YMCA gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state, including Peter Krenz Leisure Centre in Eaglehawk
    • Free access to the Virtual Y for online health and wellness

    How to apply

    Apply now to express your interest.

    Apply now

    Got a question?

    If you would like to learn more or discuss any of these roles, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor Lavanya Chandra who will be happy to answer your questions:

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