Educator

YMCA Brisbane; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate OSHC Educators to provide safe and engaging care for children. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young minds through fun and educational activities while fostering a nurturing environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team, contributing to the growth and development of children in a multicultural community. With flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and a strong support network, this position not only enriches the lives of children but also offers career advancement and professional development. Join a vibrant culture where your contributions truly make a difference!

Benefits

Career Coaching and Pathway Programs

Discounts for Y OSHC Services

Free Gym Membership

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Counselling Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Banking Rates

Opportunity to Participate in Y Programs

Discounted Overnight Stay at George William Hotel

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Currently studying or have completed a relevant qualification in children's services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care of children before and after school.
• Assist in running educational activities for primary school children.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Imagination and Creativity

Child Care Skills

Education

Certificate in Children's Services

Diploma in Children's Services

Bachelor's Degree in Children's Services

Job description

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

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. At OSHC, children have the opportunity to participate in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and so much more.

The Y Queensland’s childcare services has been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 40 years, with our first early learning service opening in Brisbane in 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.

We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Sandgate Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

About the service

YMCA Sandgate Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located between Lagoon and Keogh Street situated on the land of the Turrbal people. Our Sandgate community is both multicultural and linguistically diverse, and we pride ourselves on acceptance of all. We are licensed for 120 children and offer ‘Before and After School Care’ and ‘Vacation Care’ between the hours of 6.30am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year minus public holidays.

We provide our children with a healthy breakfast to start their day and a menu that reflects our families and children to carry them throughout the day.

Our Service philosophy very much reflects a child-first approach with our Service’s primary focus being ‘our environment’, highlighting the importance of sustainability and ‘cultural acceptance and fairness’. Our educators are dedicated professionals who bring a range of unique skills to share with our families, community, and children to assist with implementing spontaneous and directed play and learning experiences.

About the role

As an OSHC Educator, you are responsible for the care of children before school, after school, and during school holiday periods. You’ll assist in running fascinating, fun-filled, and educational activities with primary school children, such as science experiments, outdoor games, painting, and musical activities.

What will my time look like?

• Hold a rewarding, challenging, and interesting position
• Be able to allocate your availability to suit study or family needs
• Have the opportunity for career advancement
• Join a team of dedicated staff and fantastic children and families
• Be provided with regular professional development and training

Our children and Educators bring our inclusive space to life, ensuring our program is engaging with a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences.

Am I a good match?

• You are currently studying or completed a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree in the field of children’s services or similar
• You have a fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
• You hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
• You hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y; it is not just a job, and of course, we look after you with a range of benefits.

Here’s what on offer

• Career Coaching and Career pathway programs
• Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding, and other departments
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates with CommBank
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

What are you waiting for?

Simply submit a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above by using the 'Apply Now' button.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families, and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.