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 team on the ground and at head office.
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 :
At Carbrook YMCA, it brings us much joy to be greeted by the children and families each morning and see them so happy to be at our OSC service. We see each child as a unique individual and having individual needs as well as cultural diversity.
School aged childhood is a time of learning and discovery, of laughter and fun as they explore the world around them and face daily challenges.
We have very extensive programs with cooking every day, messy play, gardening, Sports on the oval. Team games such as Dodgeball come and create an art pieces or simply relax in our mindfulness space and enjoy yoga or day spa music whilst watching the children develop their skills at our awesome Lego world table or role play teachers and community people in home corner. Let your mind wonder through the enjoyment of reading.
Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children's agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people
Expected hours : 15 - 30 per week
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Work Location : In person
Educator • Australia