Educator - Children Services at YMCA NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervising Children, Safeguarding Priorities, Curriculum Understanding, Supporting Educators, Creative Thinking, First Aid, Early Childhood Education, Working With Children Check, Police Check

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Our Children’s 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. Our Out-of-School-Hours Educators are the sharp minds and friendly faces inspiring and influencing the next generation of young people. Acting as both teacher and role-model to young studentsyou will provide engaging, exciting and interactive activities through our Before School, After School and Vacation Care services. As a member of our OSHC family, you'll be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of developing young minds, while supporting our OSHC Coordinators to ensure our services stay the very best they can be. You'll work closely with the children (and their parents), sharing your wisdom, support and passions with them to help them grow. This isn't your typical 9-5 role - and if you bring the dedication, focus and commitment, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a career in education, where you can build a schedule that works for you. So if you're excited by the opportunity of a promising career creating meaningful opportunities for young people who need them, you'll almost certainly learn a thing or two yourself. About your new role Reporting to the Coordinator you will work collaboratively with them to design and deliver fun and engaging activities for primary school childrenYou will follow our development pathways to learn new skills and build your career and oversee, lead, and develop quality reflective practices for delivering the approved learning framework/s and the National Quality Standard to a high standard. During times when the Coordinator is not on duty, you will be required to step up to cover the Responsible Person's duties at the site. Before School Care 7.00 am to 9.00 am Monday to Friday After School Care 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday About you You love supporting your community, and creating innovate learning environments that develop children outside of the classroom. You have the experience to guide and inspire fellow educators in planning and delivering their work. 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 and working towards a Diploma, Diploma or equivalent qualification (Required) Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk CHCPRT025 (Required) 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 & developement Additional leave including wellbeing days Reward & recognition program Employee Assistance Program Reconcilliation Action Plan

Responsibilities

You will design and deliver fun and engaging activities for primary school children while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. You will also support OSHC Coordinators in maintaining high-quality services.