Outside School Hours Care Educator Eight Mile

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 team 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 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 the School Hall and offer an exciting range of indoor and outdoor activities, and our children and educators love being outside amongst the large trees and outdoor play spaces in the school. We are licensed for 120 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.

**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 - Split 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: In person