Educator - The Gap

YMCA Brisbane; Australia; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Career Coaching and Progression

Flexible hours

Job summary

YMCA Brisbane is seeking a Casual Educator to support our Outside School Hours Care team at The Gap. You will supervise children before and after school and during school holidays, fostering safe, inclusive environments where kids can learn through play.

The role requires holding or studying towards a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, with a focus on energy, imagination and safety. Current First Aid and CPR, and a valid Blue Card, are preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Caresholders with children age 5–12.
• Strong supervision and activity facilitation.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children before/after school sessions
• Run or assist with Vacation Care activities
• Create welcoming, inclusive spaces for all children
• Promote wellbeing, confidence and friendships through play

Skills

Flexible, caring demeanor

Energetic and creative

First Aid/ CPR (current or willingness

Education

Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

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 The Gap 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. 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!

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

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.