Educator

Join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team and help create safe, fun and engaging experiences for school-aged children every afternoon. This opportunity is ideal for educators ranging from entry-level through to experienced qualified educators.

Join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team and help create safe, fun and engaging experiences for school-aged children every afternoon. This opportunity is ideal for educators ranging from entry-level through to experienced qualified educators.

👧👦 About the Role

As an OSHC Educator, you'll help create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, included and inspired to learn, play and thrive.

✅ Support engaging play-based activities for children aged 5–12 years

✅ Actively supervise children and promote their wellbeing and safety

✅ Build positive relationships with children, families and the school community

✅ Assist with setting up and packing away equipment and resources

✅ Contribute to a safe, inclusive and child-focused environment

✅ Work collaboratively with a supportive team of educators

✅ Follow National Quality Framework and safeguarding requirements.

⏰ What We Offer

Regular rostered hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 2:00pm – 5:45pm
• Consistent after-school shifts during school terms
• Opportunities for additional morning and holiday program shifts available

🎯 We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

Level 1 – Introductory Educators

• New to OSHC or children's services
• Passionate about working with children
• Reliable and eager to learn

Level 2 – Developing Educators

• Some experience working with children
• Confident supporting activities and engaging with families

Level 3–4 – Qualified & Experienced Educators

• Certificate III or higher qualification
• Strong understanding of child development and quality practice
• Able to plan, facilitate and support engaging experiences for children.

✅ Essential Requirements

• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR and Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting (or willingness to obtain)
• Child Protection training (Foundational and Advanced)
• Qualification in Children's Services, Education, Community Services, Teaching, OSHC or a related field (or currently studying)
• Genuine passion for supporting children to thrive.

❤️ Why Join Us?

• Consistent weekday afternoon hours
• School-friendly working schedule
• Supportive and welcoming team culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families
• Clear development pathway from Level 1 through to experienced educator roles.

Apply today and join a team that helps children feel connected, confident and inspired every day.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 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.

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. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times. 

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