Educator - Hilliard at YMCA Brisbane

Alexandra Hills, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care, Education, First Aid, CPR, Creativity, Teamwork, Communication, Imagination, Fun Activities, Social Development, Emotional Development, Intellectual Development, Program Development, Safety, Engagement, Inclusivity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief. YMCA Outside School Hours Care 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. We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Hilliard Outside School Hours Care service. About the service YMCA Hilliard Outside School Hours Care is located in Alexandra Hills at the premise of Hilliard State School and is licensed for up to 90 children. The service has a large exclusive playground and outdoor space, inspiring the educators to provide creative programs and activities to nourish the students with curiosity for social, emotional and intellectual development. 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 As an OSHC Educator you are responsible for the care of 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. What will my time look like? 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. Am I a good match? You are currently studying or completed a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree in the field of children’s services or similar You have a fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination You hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification You hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one 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. 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 Counselling Employee Assistance 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: http://www.ymcabrisbane.org/Our commitment to you and the community 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: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources||

Responsibilities

As an OSHC Educator, you will be responsible for the care of children before and after school, as well as during school holiday periods. You will assist in running educational and fun activities for primary school children.