Educator - Tallebudgera

About the Service 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 After we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit. We are currently recruiting for OSHC Educators on a casual basis to join our YMCA Tallebudgera Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service. About the service: YMCA Tallebudgera Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service is situated at Tallebudgera State School and is licensed to provide care and education for 83 children. The service provides before and after school care as well as vacation care. Our service offers a wide range of fun, stimulating and appropriate programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment. Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. About the Role We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children. 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? Benefits 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 Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel 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. 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. Screening 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr