Educator - Outside School Hours Care

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About Y Queensland

Our dedicated team provide a range of services including fitness and recreation, child care, education, community and youth centres, hospitality and beauty, housing and social impact.

The Y, Queensland is proud to be part of a multi-cultural and diverse community and continue to evolve our programs and services to best support those who are in need in the shape of School’s Breakfast Program, Community Centres, Cancer Survivor Program, and more.

YMCA Queensland supports communities across the state including Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Brisbane Metro, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Gold Coast with more expansions to come.

About the team

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 Burleigh Heads Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

About the service

YMCA Burleigh Heads Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located in the School Hall at Burleigh Heads State School. We are licensed for 75 children and we offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between 6.30am- 6pm.

At YMCA Burleigh we play, connect and learn on Yugambeh land and we support our families to connect with us, and be a part of this community through communication and input. We aspire to create a place where the children belong, a space that they have a level of ownership over. We are passionate about child’s choice activities and listening to their needs when creating a program and our menu. Our team of educators bring education to life through fun and engaging activities for children of varying ages; where they can explore, create, grow and learn. Children connect to this community and collaborate with educators and each other to create a routine that they love.

Children enjoy outdoor play with access to the oval, basketball courts and multiple adventure playgrounds. Afternoon tea is typically enjoyed through a picnic styled experience at the picnic tables or the picnic mats. Drawing and creating are readily available during all indoor and outdoor play opportunities.

Inside children explore through imaginative and creative play every BSC and ASC sessions. Children often utilise they hall for dancing, talent shows and creative movement. It is our hope that children feel safe, secure and supported during their time with us.

At YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC we teach the children our key values that ‘we are caring, honest, respectful, make good choices and have fun!’ Children are taught 5 areas of respect: respect for educators, themselves, each other, the equipment and the environment. We instil these values in the children to foster an environment that is fun, welcoming and inclusive. Children are encouraged to reflect on how they are active contributors to this community and their involvement to ensure these values at YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC.

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.  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

• 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.

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


Other stuff to know

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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