Educator - Outside School Hours Care - job 3 of 7

Are you ready to get back to your ABCs, capture the flag, and Friday afternoon craft?! Discover a rewarding career as an Outside School Hours Care Educator with the YMCA.

We’re looking for anyone with a children’s services qualification (or would be willing to work towards one) who is passionate about helping children grow… and may be a kid-at-heart themselves!

Being an OSHC educator holds a lot of flexibility to prioritise study or family needs, and at the Y, you might just discover a family of your own – we have a supportive team on the ground and at head office.

What being an OSHC Educator Entails

OSHC educators care for children before school, after school and during school holiday periods. Highlights include running fascinating, fun-filled and educational activities with primary school children – such as science experiments, outdoor games and painting.

As an OSHC Educator you will:

• 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 eligible for staff incentives and discounts; and
• be provided with regular professional development and training.

Your workspace at the Y

The YMCA Everleigh Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is situated next to the family’s car park and drop and go at Everleigh State School. We are occupying some beautiful and fresh rooms within the Hall.

The service we provide at YMCA Everleigh OSHC includes:

• Before School Care (with breakfast included)
• After School Care
• Vacation Care

At The Y Everleigh we will be supporting our children with Homework Club offered on the day homework is given to children by their Teachers. This will help those busy families get a head start for the week. Please note this is an option and we will be providing a quiet space for them if they wish to complete homework under encouraging supervision.

Starting July 2022 The Y Everleigh would like to introduce some working groups to encourage children to contribute to keeping our world beautiful and resourceful through sustainability and recycling. We would like our children to learn new skills such as musical and drama talents.

The YMCA is the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East with over 50 + services, which in turn provides our staff with the ability to grow and move through the company as their careers head to the next level.

To be successful you must have:

• A Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children Services or equivalent or if you are studying towards a relevant qualification
• A Fantastic sense of fun & a tremendous imagination
• Hold or are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Blue Card or willing to obtain one

YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program that includes:

• Work Life Balance - Split shifts morning and afternoon giving you more time for study, family or fun.
• Free YMCA gym membership;
• Discounted rates at our childcare facilities;
• Discounted rate on health care through Medibank Private;
• Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel;
• A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program.

Interested? Apply Now!

To apply, please submit your covering letter and resume, detailing your experience against the selection criteria by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' button.

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit the YMCA website http://www.ymcabrisbane.org/

Our Commitment

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:

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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