Educator

🌟 About Biddabah OSHC (Warners Bay)

Located within Biddabah Public School in Warners Bay, this Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service is part of The Y NSW’s trusted network of children’s services, supporting families with before and after school care in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.

At Biddabah OSHC, the focus is on creating a space where children feel safe, connected and inspired—with opportunities to build friendships, explore interests and develop confidence outside the classroom.

👩‍👧‍👦 What it’s like to work here

As an educator at Biddabah OSHC, you’ll be part of a tight-knit, community-focused team delivering meaningful experiences for primary school-aged children.

• Fun, structured programs before and after school
• A supportive team culture led by an experienced coordinator
• The chance to make a positive daily impact on children’s lives
• A workplace grounded in The Y’s core values: Connect, Safe, Inspire

⏰ Operating hours

• Before School Care: 6:30am – 8:30am
• After School Care: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

These split shifts make it ideal for those looking for flexible, part-time work—perfect for students, educators, or those balancing other commitments.

👋 About the Role

Join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team and help create fun, safe, and engaging experiences for children before and after school.

This role is ideal if you're:

• Starting your career (Level 1 – Introductory Educator), or
• Building your experience with at least 12 months in OSHC or similar (Level 2 – Educator)

🧒 What You’ll Do

• Supervise and engage children in play-based activities
• Support the delivery of fun, enriching programs
• Build positive relationships with children, families and your team
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment at all times
• Follow routines, safety procedures and service guidelines

You’ll be part of a team that:

• Supports children’s wellbeing and development
• Encourages participation, creativity and belonging

🎯 What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for team players who are:

✅ Friendly, energetic and reliable

✅ Great communicators who build rapport easily

✅ Team-focused and proactive

✅ Open to learning and developing new skills

📚 Qualifications & Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need (or be willing to obtain):

• Current First Aid & CPR
• Child Protection certification
• Relevant experience in childcare or OSHC (especially for Level 2)
• Working towards or holding a childcare qualification (desirable)

🚀 Why Join Us?

• Flexible shifts that work around your schedule
• Opportunities to grow your career (clear pathway from Level 1 → Level 5+)
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Make a real impact in your local community

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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