Educator - Children Services

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 47 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.

• Inspire and influence young hearts and minds
• Create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom
• Unique casual role with flexible hours and working arrangements

We are seeking a Casual Educator to support children at our OSHC services in Biddabah. You will be required to work across all Newcastle services, being Biddabah, Mayfield West and Valentine. Service operating times vary, with shifts between 6am-9am and 2pm-6pm.

We require an availability of a minimum of 3 afternoon shifts per week to be considered for this role.

This isn't your typical 9-5 role – and if you bring the dedication, focus and commitment, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a career in education, where you can build a schedule that works for you. So if you're excited by the opportunity of a promising career creating meaningful opportunities for young people who need them, you'll almost certainly learn a thing or two yourself.

About your new role

• You will provide fun and engaging activities for primary school-age children
• You will help design a calendar of inclusive, exciting, and engaging program activities
• Reporting to the Coordinators of our OSHC centres, you will be one of over 200 educators who support children across NSW
• You will be able to follow our development pathways to learn new skills and build your career

About you

• Y NSW staff love supporting their communities, and our educators innovate learning every day
• Y NSW OSHC Educators are motivated to develop children outside of the classroom
• Everyone at the Y NSW ensures that we provide supportive services for families
• Everyone at the Y NSW is committed to safeguarding and hosting safe learning environments

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Experience supervising and interacting with children
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Availability to supervise Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care hours
• Current First Aid HLTAID012 - Provide an emergency response in an education and care setting and CPR
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Police Check (paid for by the Y)

Y work with us?

• Join a supportive local area network with group training and collaborative projects
• Room to learn new skills and build career development by gaining access to the Y NSW professional training network
• Awesome discounts on The Y services and products
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you

Who What Y? 

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 49 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs. 

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Benefits & Experience 

The Y offers a range of benefits including: 

• Above award rates of pay 
• Leave Loading & other allowances 
• Salary sacrifice benefits 
• Free access to Y sites & programs 
• Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries 
• Branded clothing supplied 
• Paid essential training & development 
• Additional leave including wellbeing days 
• Reward & recognition program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Reconciliation Action Plan