Outside School Hours Care Educator Bardon

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.

**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.

**Your workspace at the Y**

**YMCA Rainworth Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** is located in the beautiful leafy green suburb of Bardon. Our centre is located on the Bardon Rainworth State School Campus where we have our own designated outside of school hours care building. Within this building we have created a multi-cultural atmosphere where we respect the Turrbal land in which the building is built upon. Similarly, we respect all cultures and pride ourselves on the inclusive environment that we have developed at YMCA Rainworth.

The additional areas we have been allocated on this campus include the hall, oval, junior playground, greenspace, art room and finally the adventure playground. Our building allows for the kids to play with a huge variety of educational, engaging and fun toys, games and crafts. Additionally, it is fitted with a full kitchen, in which our staff make nutritious meals for the kids every single day. These meals include breakfast, morning tea (VC), afternoon tea and 5 o’clock snack.

Finally, our building has a connected back garden that has been specially designed by the staff and students to boost creativity, adventure and their understanding for environment. Here we have a veggie and fruit patch, bench seating and a sandpit.

Our services range from Before/After School Care to Vacation care that goes from 6am-6pm. Our programs are thoroughly and thoughtfully designed weekly to incorporate multiple OSHC frameworks that ensures the kids are being looked after and enjoy their time whilst in our care.

Our centre and professional staff strive to create important and meaningful relationships with the attending kids. It is our duty to uphold and adhere to the national quality standard where we keep the children’s health and safety as a first priority.

We provide a healthy and safe environment that allows children to be creative, stimulated and curious while encouraging children to play and earn through exploration.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

OSHC Educators care for 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 activites.

As an OSHC Educator you will:

- 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.

The YMCA is the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East with over 50 services that provide our staff with the ability to grow their careers while balancing everyday commitments.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Hold a Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children’s Services, or are studying towards a relevant qualification
- A fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one

**REMUNERATION & BENEFITS**

The YMCA offers many employee benefits including:

- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on selected health care through Medibank Private
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program

**APPLICATIONS**

To apply, please click the **‘APPLY’** button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.

**Our Commitment**

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

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- What relevant qualification do you have in Children's Services?
- Are you currently studying at the moment?

**Experience**:

- Child Care or OSHC: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- paid Blue Card (preferred)

Work Location: In person