Educator - Ashgrove, Australia - YMCA Brisbane

YMCA Brisbane

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Ashgrove, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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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 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; and
- be provided with regular professional development and training.

Your workspace at the Y

YMCA Ashgrove Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located inside of Ashgrove State School and is licensed to care for 135 children.

We offer Before and after school care from
6:30am to 9:00am and
2:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We also offer Vacation Care, operating from
6:30am to 6:00pm.

YMCA Ashgrove has a diverse team of educators and utilises the team's strengths to create an exciting and engaging experience for the children by utilising indoor and outdoor play options.

We also support children with a homework club and take the club to extra-curricular activities.

The service plans, designs and provides tailored programs catering to their particular children's age, skill, interests and abilities through a variety of challenging and recreational activities.

Our aim is to provide activities that develop each child's social, emotional, lingual, physical, intellectual, social, creative and recreational potential and that are developmentally appropriate.

The YMCA is the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East with 54 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 Services or equivalent or if you are studying towards a relevant qualification
A Fantastic sense of fun & a tremendous imagination
Hold or are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
Current Blue Card or willing to obtain one

YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program that includes:

Work Life Balance
Spilt 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

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