Educator - Hilder Road

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

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.

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. 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.

We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Hilder Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service

About the service

YMCA Hilder Road Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is located inside of Hilder Road State School in the Gap.  The service is licensed for 77 children and offer Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care.

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.

Programs and activities are aligned with the YMCA Mission – to provide opportunities for children to grow in body, mind and spirit - underpinned by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We blend this philosophy with the National Quality Framework 'My Time Our Place' and Victoria Point State School's educational principles to develop appropriate, engaging and most of all FUN activities for your child whilst in our care.

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.

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 

What's in it for you?

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

What are you waiting for?

Simply submit a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your experience against the selection criteria above by using the 'Apply Now' button.

For further information on YMCA OSHC, please visit The YMCA website:

Our Commitment

At The Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe; at The Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

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

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