Outside School Hours Care Educator Springfield Lakes

Are you ready to get back to your ABCs, capture the flag, and Friday afternoon craft? Discover a rewarding career as an Outside School Hours Care Educator with the YMCA.

We're looking for anyone with a children's services qualification (or would be willing to work towards one) who is passionate about helping children growand may be a kid-at-heart themselves

Being an OSHC educator holds a lot of flexibility to prioritise study or family needs, and at the Y, you might just discover a family of your own - we have a supportive on the ground and at head office.

**What being an OSHC Educator Entails**

OSHC educators care for children before school, after school and during school holiday periods. Highlights include running fascinating, fun-filled and educational activities with primary school children - such as science experiments, outdoor games and painting.

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 eligible for staff incentives and discounts; and
- be provided with regular professional development and training.

**Your workspace at the Y**:
**YMCA Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** is located on the school grounds of Springfield State School. The service has been actively running for the past 10 years with many more to come. We have our own building but are also licensed to use the hall and many other spaces within the school grounds.

We are currently licensed for 150 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between the hours of 6:15am and 6pm. We provide a healthy and delicious menu that reflects our families and makes our children feel at home.

We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children, allowing growth not only for the children but the educators as well. We pride ourselves on team work and in time the service becomes a second family.

**To be successful you must have**:

- A Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children Services or equivalent or if you are studying towards a relevant qualification
- A Fantastic sense of fun & a tremendous imagination
- Hold or are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Blue Card or willing to obtain one

**YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program that includes**:

- Work Life Balance - Spilt shifts morning and afternoon giving you more time for study, family or fun.
- Free YMCA gym membership;
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities;
- Discounted rate on 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.

**Our Commitment**

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

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.30 - $34.85 per hour

**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)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location