Educator - Burleigh Heads

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.

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**YMCA Burleigh Heads Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) **is located in the School Hall at Burleigh Heads State School. We are licensed for 75 children and we offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between 6.30am
- 6pm.

At YMCA Burleigh we play, connect and learn on Yugambeh land and we support our families to connect with us, and be a part of this community through communication and input. We aspire to create a place where the children belong, a space that they have a level of ownership over. We are passionate about child’s choice activities and listening to their needs when creating a program and our menu. Our team of educators bring education to life through fun and engaging activities for children of varying ages; where they can explore, create, grow and learn. Children connect to this community and collaborate with educators and each other to create a routine that they love.

Children enjoy outdoor play with access to the oval, basketball courts and multiple adventure playgrounds. Afternoon tea is typically enjoyed through a picnic styled experience at the picnic tables or the picnic mats. Drawing and creating are readily available during all indoor and outdoor play opportunities.

Inside children explore through imaginative and creative play every BSC and ASC sessions. Children often utilise they hall for dancing, talent shows and creative movement. It is our hope that children feel safe, secure and supported during their time with us.

At YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC we teach the children our key values that ‘we are caring, honest, respectful, make good choices and have fun’ Children are taught 5 areas of respect: respect for educators, themselves, each other, the equipment and the environment. We instil these values in the children to foster an environment that is fun, welcoming and inclusive. Children are encouraged to reflect on how they are active contributors to this community and their involvement to ensure these values at YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC.

**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 activities.

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.

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