Educator - Springfield Lakes

YMCA Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Flexible hours

Career coaching and progression

Job summary

YMCA Queensland is seeking casual Educators to join the Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care team. You’ll supervise and engage primary-aged children before and after school, and during school holidays, in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

We value energy, creativity and a strong sense of responsibility. Applicants should have or be studying toward Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, plus First Aid/CPR and a paid Blue Card where required.

Qualifications

• Hold or be 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).

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

Engagement with children

Education

Cert III in Children’s Services

Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

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 Springfield Lakes 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.

Why work with us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus. We’ve recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay and we are investing in the training, support and professional development of our Educators.

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!

Help us shape a brighter future — one child, one community at a time.

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.