Relief Educator (North)

YMCA Brisbane; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic OSHC Relief Educators to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for providing care and engaging children in fun, educational activities before and after school. You'll have the chance to make a direct impact in the lives of children while enjoying a flexible schedule that accommodates your study or family needs. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive and vibrant community. Join a passionate team dedicated to inspiring young minds and making a difference every day!

Benefits

Additional pay above award rate

Career Coaching and pathways

Excellent support network

Discounts for OSHC Services

Discounted banking rates

Free gym membership

Discounted health insurance

Opportunity to participate in Y programs

Discounted overnight stays

Counselling Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Currently studying or completed a qualification in children's services.
• Ability to engage children with fun and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for children during school hours and holidays.
• Engage children with educational activities like science and arts.
• Support staff training and administrative duties.

Skills

First Aid and CPR certification

Educational activity planning

Communication skills

Imagination and creativity

Education

Certificate in children's services

Diploma in children's services

Bachelor degree in children's services

Job description

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The Y Queensland stands 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 have 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 Relief Educators on a casual basis to support existing OSHC services with their daily needs and set-up support for new services across North Brisbane.

We believe it takes a village to raise a child; you will have a direct and positive impact throughout our OSHC Services.

About the role

As an OSHC Relief 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.

Our YMCA services play, connect, and learn on Yugambeh land and we are very proud to be a part of more than 50 different schools based across Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing support and training to new staff at our existing or new service
• Engaging with the children with educational yet fun activities
• Supporting the project team with ordering resources and set up of new services
• Administrative duties including assistance with enrolments, phone/email enquiries, rosters, and events planning

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 have 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 are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
• You hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or are willing to obtain one

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and drives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. 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

• Additional pay above the award rate due to the nature of travelling across different services
• 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.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: