Educator - Leichhardt

YMCA Brisbane; Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Career coaching and progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

YMCA Leichhardt is seeking energetic Educators to join the Outside School Hours Care team on a casual basis. You’ll supervise children before and after school, and assist with Vacation Care activities in a safe, inclusive space.

The role focuses on promoting wellbeing, confidence and friendships through play, with opportunities for coaching and progression within a not-for-profit community.

Qualifications

• Hold or studying towards a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, School Age Education and Care or similar
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
• A great sense of fun, energy and creativity

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in Before & After School sessions
• Run or assist with a variety of hands‑on activities during Vacation Care
• Create a welcoming and inclusive space where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow
• Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, and friendships through play

Skills

Fun energy creativity

First Aid CPR

Blue Card eligibility

Education

Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services / School Age Education and Care

Job description

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About the role

Are you passionate about promoting children’s wellbeing and confidence? We are currently recruiting energetic and caring Educators to join our YMCA Leichhardt Outside School Hours Care team on a casual basis.

As an Educator, you’ll help create a safe, fun and inclusive environment for primary-aged children before school, after school and during the school holidays. With a mix of structured and spontaneous play-based activities, you’ll be at the heart of children's social learning and creativity.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus.You’ll also enjoy:

• Salary & Compensation- Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work Life Balance- Working Between 6.00am – 9.00am & 2.00pm – 6.00pm
• Working Environment- Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

What you’ll do

• Supervise and engage children in Before & After School sessions
• Run or assist with a variety of hands‑on activities during Vacation Care
• Create a welcoming and inclusive space where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow
• Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, and friendships through play

What you’ll bring

• Hold or studying towards a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, School Age Education and Care or similar
• A great sense of fun, energy and creativity
• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

About YMCA OSHC

The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.