Educator - Virginia

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
- Be provided with regular professional development and training

**Your workspace at The Y**

**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
- 6:00pm. 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.

The YMCA is the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East with over 50+ services, which in turn provides our staff with the ability to grow and move through the company as their careers head to the next level.

**To be successful you must have**:

- A Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children’s Services or equivalent, or you are studying towards a relevant qualification
- A fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
- Hold or are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Hold a current Blue Card or willingness 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.

We believe in the power of inspired young people

The Y Brisbane is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, camping, education, hospitality, youth, recreation and community programs.

As the largest global youth movement, reaching almost 65 million people in 120 countries, The Y has a shared purpose of empowering young people. We have been working in local communities across Australia since 1854 and in Brisbane from 1864.

The services we provide help fund our Social Impact initiatives across South East Queensland, including Schools’ Breakfast Program, Vocational Schools, Cancer Survivors Program, Community Centres, Affordable Housing, Youth Mentoring and more. We also provide facilities and programs for marginalised and disadvantaged young people in need of help as well as providing affordable accommodation for people who have been without a home.

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