Educator - Loganholme

Overview

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. OSHC offers opportunities in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and more.

We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Loganholme Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.

About the service

YMCA Loganholme Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located within the Loganholme State School grounds in a brand-new double-spaced room. With 135 spaces, the service is growing and celebrates the uniqueness of all who surround us. We aim to give each child their own voice and freedom of play each day.

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 engaging, 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 have 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 are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification

- You hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or are 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 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 fitness classes

- Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank

- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs

- 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.

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, view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

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