Vacation Care Educators

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in England is seeking energetic Casual Educators to join their Vacation Care program. You’ll be part of a team that delivers a fun and inclusive environment where children can thrive. Responsibilities include facilitating themed activities and promoting children's wellbeing, with a focus on collaboration and safety. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for working with children, along with necessary certifications.

Benefits

Flexible casual role

Supportive team culture

Purpose-driven work

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children's development, wellbeing, and happiness.
• Flexible, fun, and engaging personality.
• Strong communication skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a holiday program with themed activities and play.
• Promote children's wellbeing, confidence, and friendships.
• Create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for children.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain service quality.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and creativity

Reliability

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Current First Aid and CPR certificate

Valid Paid Blue Card

Job description

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.