AddressThe 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 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.
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.
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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
OSHC Educators care for 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.
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 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.
The YMCA is the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East with over 50 services that provide our staff with the ability to grow their careers while balancing everyday commitments.
ABOUT YOU
- Hold a Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children’s Services, or are studying towards a relevant qualification
- A fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
The YMCA offers many employee benefits including:
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on selected 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
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please click the ‘APPLY’ button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.
Our Commitment
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:
The YMCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
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