Educator - Flagstone

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YMCA Flagstone Outside School Hours Care is seeking a passionate Educator to join our casual onsite team for before and after school care and holiday programs. You’ll supervise and engage primary aged children, run or assist with hands on activities, and help create a welcoming, safe and inclusive space that boosts wellbeing, confidence and friendships through play. The ideal candidate holds or is studying toward a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services or School Age Education and Care, and has or is willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certificate and a Paid Blue Card. We offer professional development, flexible hours (6.00am to 9.00am and 2.00pm to 6.00pm) and benefits like discounted private health insurance. Apply now with a tailored resume highlighting relevant experience and inclusive practices.

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About the role

Are you passionate about promoting children’s wellbeing and confidence? We are currently recruiting for an energetic and caring Educator to join our YMCA Flagstone Outside School Hours Care team on a casual basis.

As an Educator, you’ll help create a safe, fun and inclusive environment for primary-aged children before school, after school and during the school holidays. With a mix of structured and spontaneous play-based activities, you’ll be at the heart of children's social learning and creativity.

Why work with us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus. We’ve recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay and we are investing in the training, support and professional development of our Educators.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Salary & Compensation - Discounted Private Health Insurance 
• Work Life Balance - Working Between 6.00am – 9.00am & 2.00pm – 6.00pm
• Working Environment - Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

What you’ll do

• Supervise and engage children in Before & After School sessions
• Run or assist with a variety of hands-on activities during Vacation Care
• Create a welcoming and inclusive space where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow
• Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, and friendships through play

What you’ll bring

• Hold or studying towards a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, School Age Education and Care or similar
• A great sense of fun, energy and creativity
• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

About YMCA OSHC

The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

Apply Now!

Hit the apply button below now to start your journey with us!

Help us shape a brighter future — one child, one community at a time.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.

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