Educational Leader

**YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** services care for children before school, after school and during holidays across 50+ school sites throughout South East Queensland. We are the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East which in turn provides our staff with the ability to grow and move through the company as their careers head to the next level.

**ABOUT THE WORKSPACE**

We are currently recruiting for an experienced **Educational Leader** for our **YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)**. This is a **permanent, part time position.**

**YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care (OSHC**) Service is based at Arundel State School and welcomes all families of the Arundel community. The service is licensed for 135 children and operates from 6.30am to 8.55am and 3.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. The service also offers Vacation Care.

YMCA Arundel OSHC offers a wide range of fun and stimulating programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment.

Programs and activities are aligned with The YMCA Mission - to provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit - underpinned by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We blend this philosophy with the National Quality Framework ‘My Time Our Place’ and Arundel State School’s educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

This position 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.

The responsibilities of an **Educational Leader** also include (but are not limited to):

- 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

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:

- A Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent and demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education
- Minimum three years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the approved learning framework;
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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 a Blue Card

**BENEFITS AND REWARDS**

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including:

- Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
- Split-shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
- Support from a committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic management team
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rates on health care through Medibank Private

**Interested? APPLY TODAY**

**Our Commitment**

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

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