Outside School Hours Care Educational Leader Virginia

**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 Virginia Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).**This is a **permanent, part-time** position.

**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 Queensland Children's 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.

**About the service**

**The YMCA Virginia Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)**is located on the grounds of Virginia State School in our very own OSHC building. We are licensed for 135 children and we offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care between 6.30am
- 6pm. We also facilitate children’s attendance at school extra-curriculums such as swimming, tennis and soccer.

At The Y Virginia we play, interact and explore on Turrbal and Jaggera land and acknowledge the Country at morning meetings and at Afternoon Tea. We have access to an expansive list of areas within the school, including the Library, Hall and outdoor play spaces. Our staff are passionate about providing children with a welcoming environment where they can explore their capabilities through an engaging program, connecting with their world and collaborating with Educators to create their own routines that follow children’s interests.

Our children and Educators enjoy working together to bring our inclusive space to life and ensuring our program is engaging with a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences.

**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?**

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit The YMCA website:
**Our commitment to you and the community**
- To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 -