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addressAddressSandgate, QLD
CategoryEducation

Job description

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 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 Sandgate Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is located between Lagoon and Keogh Street situated on the land of the Turrbal people.

Formally known as Cabbage Patch Creek the stretch and wide expanse of water provides for beautiful views of the Sandgate Lagoon, known as the Warra land by our first nations people, contains natural wildlife such as turtles and a variety of birdlife.

Our Sandgate community are both from a multi-cultural and linguistically diverse community who pride themselves in acceptance of all. We are licensed for 120 children and offer ‘Before and After School Care’ and ‘Vacation Care’ between the hours of 6.30am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year minus public holidays.

We provide our children with a healthy breakfast to start their day and a menu that reflects our families and children to carry them throughout the day.

We are located on what use to be Sandgate Primary School old Prep area which has been transformed into OSHC - surrounded by large trees overlooking the beautiful wildlife lagoon.

Our Y provides a mix of indoor and outdoor play and learning experiences: sandpit and monkey bar play area, mud kitchen and garden areas, with the additional use of school hall, large undercover art space, under cover basketball court and large oval.

Our Service philosophy very much reflects a child first approach with our Service’s primary focus being ‘our environment’ highlighting the importance of sustainability and ‘cultural acceptance and fairness’. Our educators are dedicated professionals who bring a range of unique skills to share with our families, community and children to assist with implementing spontaneous and directed play and learning experiences.

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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Refer code: 2251019. Ymca - The previous day - 2024-05-23 08:55

Ymca

Sandgate, QLD
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