Educational Leader

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We are currently recruiting for an Educational Leader to join our team at YMCA St Paul’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) located in Bald Hills. This is a Permanent Part-Time position.

About the role

As the Educational Leader you will lead the development and implementation of the education program by promoting children’s well-being, development and learning by helping the children develop values, attitudes and ways of living and learning. This will be achieved by providing a high quality of care, activities and educational elements to those in the program, managing and promoting a team environment and working within the YMCA of Brisbane Long Day Care services’ philosophy, policies and procedures.    

What will my time look like?

• Lead the development and implementation of the educational program and assessment with the support of Assistant Coordinator/Coordinator
• Ensure children’s learning and development informs the design of the educational program, and Educators facilitate and extend each child’s learning and development;
• Liaise effectively with parents, staff and all internal and external stakeholders;
• Make recommendations for improvements to educators’ educational programs and practices;
• Mentor and support educators understanding of the educational program and practice including how to reflect on the effectiveness of their programs, interactions, intentional teaching and other strategies;
• Ensure compliance with policy;
• Undertake administrative requirements;
• Work collaboratively with families and the school community. 

Am I a good match?

• Hold a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent and demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education;
• Have had sound experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting;
• Possess a comprehensive working knowledge of the approved learning framework;
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others;
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have a comprehensive working knowledge of child development, attachment, learning;
• A demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice approaches to teaching and learning;
• Working knowledge of leadership theory and the use of a range of leadership styles;
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas;
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification;
• Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, Blue Card

 
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.  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.

About the service

YMCA St Paul’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is a small but mighty service located at the very front of St Paul’s Anglican School in Bald Hills. Situated in Turrbal Country you can’t miss us as your turn right entering the driveway!                                                                                                                                        

We are big on supporting our children with a range of activities. When the weather suits, we prefer to keep our children and educators outside in the fresh air enjoying our loose parts, mud kitchen and cubby house areas.                                                                                                                                                                                         

We are licensed for 60 children and are unique in that we cater for Pre-Prep children. We offer Before School Care 6.30-9.00am, After School Care 2.30-6.00pm and Vacation Care 6.30am-6.00pm.                                                                                                                                         

We welcome future fun educators who priorities children’s play and development with fresh and exciting skill sets.

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.

Here’s what on offer

• Career Coaching and Career pathway programs
• 17.5% leave loading
• 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.

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit The YMCA website: http://www.ymcaqueensland.org.au


Our commitment to you and the community

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

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