THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you dream of joining a dedicated team of professionals? Look no further! 

The Y is seeking passionate and keen Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators (with or without qualifications) to join us across all our various Northern Region OSHC sites:

• Adelaide North Special School
• Airdale Primary School
• Craigmore South Primary School
• Gawler East Primary School
• Mark Oliphant College B-12
• Modbury Special School
• Munno Para Primary School
• One Tree Hill Primary School
• Riverbanks College B-12
• St Joseph’s School
• St Mark's College Port Pirie

Whether you are qualified or not, we have opportunities available for those who are passionate about providing quality care and education to children.

As an OSHC Educator, you will be responsible for delivering challenging and stimulating programs and activities, fostering a supportive and fun environment, and helping children to develop their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. You will work closely with the OSHC Service Director, and work with a passionate team. 

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on the lives of children.  

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life.  Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community.  All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• ACECQA approved qualification (essential for Qualified Educator roles only)
• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Training
• HLTAID009 CPR
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care
• Food Handling Training
• SMART Training
• Knowledge of responsibilities under Child Safe Environments compliance
• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• Attractive discounts on YMCA programs - benefits extend to immediate family! 

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Craig at [email protected], using the subject line: OSHC Educators - Northern - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0447 094 646.

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Then click on APPLY NOW!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

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 to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

This includes:

• National Criminal History Record Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• International Criminal History Record Check where applicable.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and other vulnerable people.