Educator - Children Services at YMCA NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Curriculum Development, Child Supervision, Safeguarding, Program Planning, First Aid, Communication, Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Inclusivity, Creativity, Engagement, Community Support, Reflective Practices, Educational Frameworks, Child Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Our Children Services Team are passionate educators and leaders who create safe, engaging environments for young minds to learn, grow, and thrive. Across 47 NSW schools, our OSHC Educators and Coordinators deliver enriching before and after school care, packed with creativity, play, and learning. Every day, our team runs programs that include sport, creative arts, cooking, and more—working closely with children, families, and schools to support development in a healthy, inclusive environment. Inspire and influence young hearts and minds Create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom Opportunity to progress and develop in a supportive environment Above Award renumeration plus Educational Leader Allowance We have a great opportunity for a permanent part-time educator to be the Educational Leader and support program and practice for children at our OSHC services at Dee Why on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Schedule Before School Care Monday Wednesday and Friday - 7-9am After School Care Monday to Friday - 1-6pm You must be available for all shifts to be considered for this role. About your new role You will provide fun and engaging activities for primary school-age children You will help design a calendar of inclusive, exciting, and engaging program activities Reporting to the Coordinators of our OSHC centres, you will be one of over 200 educators who support children across NSW. You will be able to follow our development pathways to learn new skills and build your career To oversee, lead, and develop quality reflective practices for delivering the approved learning framework/s and the National Quality Standard to a high standard. About you Y NSW staff love supporting their communities, and our educators innovate learning every day Y NSW OSHC Educators are motivated to develop children outside of the classroom Everyone at the Y NSW ensures that we provide supportive service for families Everyone at the Y NSW is committed to safeguarding and hosting safe learning environments Strong leadership abilities that display respect, dignity, and direction Suitably qualified and have experience in leading the development and implementation of the educational program (or curriculum) in the service. Thorough understanding of the approved learning framework/s (National Quality Framework and My Time, Our Place V.2.) to be able to guide and inspire educators in their planning and reflection, and to mentor colleagues in their implementation practices. To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience supervising and interacting with children Ability to follow safeguarding priorities A strong understanding of the curriculum or willing to learn An ability to support educators and encourage out-of-the-box thinking Availability to supervise Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care hours Current First Aid HLTAID012 - Provide an emergency response in an education and care setting and CPR Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma or equivalent qualification (Desirable) Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk CHCPRT025 (Desirable) Valid Working with Children Check Police Check (paid for by the Y) Who What Y? The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Benefits & Experience The Y offers a range of benefits including: Above award rates of pay Leave Loading & other allowances Salary sacrifice benefits Free access to Y sites & programs Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries Branded clothing supplied Paid essential training & development Additional leave including wellbeing days Reward & recognition program Employee Assistance Program Reconciliation Action Plan

Responsibilities

You will provide fun and engaging activities for primary school-age children and help design a calendar of inclusive, exciting, and engaging program activities. You will oversee, lead, and develop quality reflective practices for delivering the approved learning frameworks and the National Quality Standard.