Educators

YMCA Camping; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Stafford is seeking energetic, creative casual Educators for its Vacation Care program. You will help deliver engaging holiday activities and support children's wellbeing. This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives in a fun and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible casual role

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Help deliver a holiday program filled with themed activities.
• Promote children’s wellbeing and friendships through engaging play experiences.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where every child feels safe and included.
• Collaborate with other Educators to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Team-oriented attitude

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Are you energetic, creative and ready to make school holidays count? We are looking for casual Educators to join our upcoming Vacation Care program across our 60 services! You’ll be part of a team delivering a fun, inclusive and safe environment where children can explore, create, connect and thrive.

What you’ll do

• Help deliver a holiday program filled with themed activities, play, creativity and connection.
• Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, friendships and belonging through engaging play experiences.
• Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where every child feels safe, included and inspired.
• Collaborate with other Educators to maintain high standards of health, safety and service delivery consistent with Y values.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development, wellbeing and happiness.
• A fun, flexible, energetic outlook — you enjoy being hands-on, creative and engaging.
• Excellent communication skills, reliability and a strong team-oriented attitude.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer

• A flexible casual role over the vacation care period (you choose your availability).
• A supportive, fun team culture where your ideas matter.
• The satisfaction of working for a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference in children’s lives.

About YMCA OSHC

The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.