Assistant Coordinator - Brighton

Ymcachildcare; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare service in Brighton is looking for an Assistant Coordinator to manage programs and support staff. This part-time role involves developing childcare programs and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have a Diploma in Children Services and experience in childcare programming. Attractive benefits include competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rate

17.5% leave loading

Free YMCA gym membership

Discounted childcare rates

Qualifications

• Completed or actively studying relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching.
• Experience in assisting with programming and passion for quality childcare.
• Experience in maintaining effective administration in an OSHC service.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality programs for children.
• Manage daily operations of childcare programs.
• Support Coordinator in staff management.

Skills

Childcare programming

Effective communication

First Aid and CPR

Education

Diploma in Children Services

Job description

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator to join our team YMCA Brighton Outside School Hours Care on a permanent, part time basis. Your working hours per week will be 34.5 hours during school term and up to 38 hours during vacation care time.

Responsibilities

• The development of quality programs
• Manage the day to day running of the programs
• Support the Coordinator with staff management
• Ensure compliance with policy
• Undertake administrative requirements
• Work collaboratively with families and the school community

Qualifications

• Completed (or actively studying) of relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching (Minimum of Diploma in Children Services)
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with programming and a passion for providing quality childcare
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining effective administration and correct documentation in an OSHC service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Certificate of Suitability to work with Children and Young People (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain
• NQF knowledge would be advantageous

Benefits and rewards

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive rate + 17.5% leave loading
• Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
• Split shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
• Support from a committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic management team
• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
• Discounted rates on health care through Medibank Private
• Staff Discounts for leisure and lifestyle products and services

Your workspace at the Y

YMCA Brighton Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is situated at Brighton State School.

Our service offers a wide range of fun, stimulating and appropriate programs that reflect real world experiences and home settings. This helps encourage a sense of community amongst the children, facilitates leadership skill development and allows your child to practice social skills in a supported and caring environment.

Our service philosophy prioritises community and belonging, children’s agency and the importance of spontaneous, multi-age play in middle childhood. We offer a range of planned and spontaneous play experiences for children and welcome educators with unique skill sets to share with children.

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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 ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people