Educational Leader

7 days ago


Eight Mile Plains, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

**The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.**

We are currently recruiting for an **Educational Leader** to join our team at **YMCA Warrigal Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) located in Eight Mile Plains**. **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 Warrigal Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is **located on Yuggera land in Eight Mile Plains and is part of a multi-cultural and linguistically diverse school community.

We are located in a purpose-built facility inside the school grounds in a building named the “Greenhouse” as well as the school hall, and offer an exciting range of indoor and outdoor activities. Our children and educators love being outside amongst the large trees and outdoor play spaces in the school. We are licensed for 150 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between the hours of 6:30am and 6pm.

We provide a healthy and delicious vegetarian menu that reflects our families and makes our children feel at home.

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.

**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?**

**Our commitment to you and the community**
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