Educational Leader

22 hours ago


Sunshine Coast Regional, Australia YMCA Brisbane Full time

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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 Yandina Outside School Hours Care on aPermanent Part-Time basis.

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.

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.

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:

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