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**About Y Queensland**
Our dedicated team provide a range of services including fitness and recreation, child care, education, community and youth centres, hospitality and beauty, housing and social impact.
The Y, Queensland is proud to be part of a multi-cultural and diverse community and continue to evolve our programs and services to best support those who are in need in the shape of School's Breakfast Program, Community Centres, Cancer Survivor Program, and more.
YMCA Queensland supports communities across the state including Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Brisbane Metro, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Gold Coast with more expansions to come.
**About the team**
**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.
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.
We are currently recruiting for **OSHC Educators on a casual basis** to join our **YMCA Albany Creek Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service.**
**About the service**
**YMCA Albany Creek Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** is Located at Albany Creek State School. We offer two indoor areas (junior and senior) and several large outdoor play spaces. Our program is child based offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities while also giving the children the opportunity to create their own fun.
We are licensed for 180 children and offer Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation care, and are open from 6:30am-6:00pm.
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**
As an OSHC Educator you are responsible for the care of 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.
**What will my time look like?**
- 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.
**Am I a good match?**
- You are currently studying or completed a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree in the field of children's services or similar
- You have a fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
- You hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- You hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one
**What's in it for you?**
Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, it is not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.
**Here's what on offer**
- Career Coaching and Career pathway programs
- Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments
- Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
- Discounted banking and loan rates with CommBank
- Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
- Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank
- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
- Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
- Counselling Employee Assistance Program
**What are you waiting for?**
**Other stuff to know**
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