OSHC Educator - Smithfield

Summary about this job

Detail information about job OSHC Educator - Smithfield. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part time positions availble for 15 hours and 27.5hours per week
• Come with a strong focus on the care and safety of the children in our care
• Based at Smithfield Public Schooll

We are looking for committed Educators to Support and work with the team on site at Smithfield YMCA. The right person will be required to work Monday - Friday, either afternoons between the hours of 3-6pm or mornings and afternoons between the hours of 7-9am and 2.30-6pm.

About the Y 

At YMCA NSW, we believe in the power of inspired young people. We provide pathways for healthy living, where children and young people are empowered and supported to reach their potential, through access and participation.

We create community impact through focusing on:

• Community recreation
• Outside hours school care
• Camping and outdoor education
• Community services.

We have a long history in NSW and the ACT, and we're now evolving into an organisation that gives young people a voice. To guide us on this journey, we're looking for staff who are passionate about empowering youth and contributing to YMCA NSW's legacy.

About your new role

Reporting to the Coordinator of the OSHC centre, you will drive our vision to provide each and every person with the opportunity to be happy, healthy and connected by overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of the daily routines and programs. You will ensure:

• The safety, security and wellbeing of the children in our care are protected
• The service policies and procedures are in place and followed
• Services offered reflect the multi-cultural diversity and holistic ethos of the community
• Services create and deliver high quality and age appropriate programming
• A child friendly, inviting and clean environment is maintained
• Children are provided with interactive and stimulating activities
• The interaction with children is continually positive, sensitive and respectful
• Staff connect and respond to families and internal/external stakeholders

About you

A committed educator who has a strong focus on customer service and highly developed observation skill, you will put the needs of the children in our care as your number one priority, a drive for meeting the requirement s of the role which will include but not limited to:

• The safety, security and wellbeing of the children in our care are protected
• Services offered reflect the multi-cultural diversity and holistic ethos of the community
• A child friendly, inviting and clean environment is maintained
• Children are provided with interactive activities
• The interaction with children is continually positive, sensitive and respectful
• Staff connect and respond to families and internal/external stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you will come with

• HLTAID004 First Aid
• Ability to recognise the needs of children and skills to nurture and support children to the service
• Experience working in a similar environment ( desirable but not essential)

YMCA NSW is dedicated to offering rewarding careers with challenging work and many opportunities to learn and grow. If you have strong personal values, care about people and want to make a difference in building strong individuals, families and communities, YMCA NSW could be the place for you. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and offers flexible work arrangements to support our employees as well as encourage work life balance!

Commitment to Safeguarding

YMCA NSW, including its Board of Directors, commits to creating and maintaining an environment that ensures all people involved in YMCA NSW activities, programs or services act in the best interests of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and take all reasonable steps to ensure their safety, welfare and wellbeing.  The successful applicant is required to undergo probity checks which include Reference checks, a Working with Children Check and Criminal History Check before commencement. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.