Educator - Woodcrest

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia YMCA Queensland Full time

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 Woodcrest Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

About The Service

YMCA Woodcrest Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located at the Woodcrest State College Primary Campus and the service is licensed for 120 children and is located across the road from Springfield Train Station.

Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.

Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.

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/

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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