Oshc educators - st joseph's school (adelaide)

About the Role

As an OSHC educator at YMCA South Australia, you will create safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate programs for children aged 5–12 before and after school and during holidays. You will support children's social, emotional and physical wellbeing, build trusting relationships with children, families and schools, actively supervise to ensure safety and collaborate with your team and service director to plan, evaluate and improve programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate programs for children aged 5–12.
• Support children's social, emotional and physical wellbeing through inclusive and fun activities.
• Create a welcoming environment that builds trust with children, families and schools.
• Actively supervise and support children, ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Collaborate with your team and service director to plan, evaluate and improve programs.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold regulatory, safety and safeguarding standards.

Requirements

• ACECQA approved Qualification – Cert III/IV, Diploma or higher-level qualification (Qualified Educators only).
• National Police Check issued in the last 6 months.
• DHS Working With Children Check.
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked/lived overseas in the last 5 years).
• Certificate of completion for "Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care" Masterclass Training.
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care.
• HLTAID009 CPR.
• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework.
• Accepted initial qualifications: Diplomas and Degrees in Youth Work, Social Work, Allied Health, Health, Sport and Recreation, Creative Arts, Psychology, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Disability, Community Services and Leisure and Health, or two years completed of a four‐year Teaching degree.
• Accepted second qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Education, Care, or Disability, or successful completion of 50% of a Diploma in Education, Care, or Disability.

Benefits

• Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) for employee and immediate family.
• 20% discount on YMCA SA programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services.
• Access to free flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for learning and career/skill development.
• Additional allowance through the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme.

Commitment to Safeguarding Children

YMCA South Australia is an equal‐opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people. We screen all candidates to ensure the right people are in the right roles.