At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre

YMCA Point Cook is the OSHC provider for Point Cook P-9 College, our program has a large number of children in attendance, with three separate groups for our after school care. Our service is diverse, with a multicultural focus as well as a focus of inclusivity, as we have children with varied needs and abilities within our programs. We pride ourselves on providing a fun and safe environment for all children.

At the YMCA we aim to go beyond just before and after school care, we aim to teach children skills that they will use for the rest of their life. Come and practice what you are learning at University and bring your teaching and learning skills to life!

Key Elements of the Role

​OSHC educators work in a team to provide high quality care, recreation and education for primary school age children before and after school and during the holidays. OSHC educators require all sorts of skills and attributes but most of all you need to be passionate about primary school aged children and supporting them through middle childhood.

This position will lead a small team of educators in planning, developing and implementing an inclusive, educational program for one of our after school care groups.

This role will require a strong customer focus and the exceptional delivery of the National Quality Framework in Outside School Hours Care. You will experience specialist support from a diverse and caring team, as you drive community and family engagement, with children at the heart of our service philosophy.

Selection Criteria

• A passion for children and a keen interest in their development is a must.
• Experience working with children with varied needs and abilities and knowledge of behaviour intervention and behaviour guidance strategies. .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as a customer service focus.
• Ability to build strong rapport with children and families
• Understanding of the primary school setting and developmental stages of primary school children.
• Understanding of the NQF and My Time Our Place framework, and how to embed this within OSHC programming.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR and Asthma/Anaphylaxis or willingness to obtain.
• Be working towards a child related qualification: Early Childhood, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Outdoor Education, Human Movement, Youth and Community Services etc. as outlined in the ACECQA approved qualifications list.
• Diploma in Children's services or Outside School Hours Care is desirable but not a must!

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;
• An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
• ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement);
• Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

A full Position Description is attached below.