Educator - Children Services

•  Casual opportunities within the central Coast area - approx. 15 hours per week
• Help develop the minds of our future generation
• Have free time during the day to do as you please

Opportunities now available within our services in the central coast area. We are looking for committed Educators who are available for several shifts providing first and foremost a safe environment across the hours of 6.30am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, we also offer Vacation care during school holidays within some of our locations. 

About your new role

Reporting to the Coordinator of the OSHC centre, you will be one of over 200 educators across NSW that provide engaging, fun and interactive activities for primary school age children.
You can expect to join a supportive team and have adequate resources to deliver high quality and age appropriate programming for Children visiting our services.

About you

As an inspiring and motivated educator, you are committed to meeting the needs of all children in our care, and connecting with their parents throughout their development.

• You will bring a service orientated approach to your role
• Have a positive and energetic outlook throughout your interactions with children, their parents and your peers
• Provide children with educational and interactive activities whilst maintaining a child safe, supportive and clean environment

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HLTAID004/HLTAID012 Accreditation - ‘Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting’
• Current CPR certificate
• A current Working with Children Check

Desirable talents and skills you may bring to the position may include sports skills, dance/yoga, performing arts talents, cooking /gardening interest to help build challenging and enjoyable programs within our programs.  

Y work with us?

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Room to learn and develop within the organisation
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Awesome discounts on The Y services and products
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy

Childcare Services

Our Children Services Team are the passionate leaders giving developing young minds the opportunity to learn, grow and have fun outside of school. Across 53 schools in NSW, our team of OSHC Educators and Coordinators provide before and after school (and school holiday) care that’s dedicated to the safety and development of young children. Every day, the team facilitate and run a range of valuable programs and activities that include sport, creative arts, cooking – and many more. These roles work closely with children, parents and teachers alike, to provide meaningful opportunities for young people within a healthy, safe and inclusive environment. If you’re a driven, dedicated leader who brings energy and enthusiasm to everything you do, you’ll find the support and flexibility to explore a promising career in childcare or education.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 24 recreation centres, 53 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

 
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 embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.