Educational Leader - The Gap in Adelaide

The Y Queensland stands together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Educational Leader to join our YMCA The Gap Outside School Hours Care team on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you'll help shape fun, engaging programs that support children's learning and development outside of school hours. You'll guide and support a team of educators, bring creative ideas to life, and make sure every child feels safe, supported, and included.

If you love working in a team, enjoy being hands-on, and want to make a real impact in your community—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why work with us?

• We're a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus.
• We've recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take-home pay.
• We are investing in the training, support and professional development of our educators.
• You'll also enjoy discounted private health insurance.
• Offering 25 - 34.5 hours per week.
• Career coaching and progression opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Drive the creation, delivery, and ongoing improvement of inspiring educational programs that spark curiosity and growth.
• Guide, motivate, and empower educators to shine in their roles and reach their full potential.
• Champion child-centred, play-based learning that aligns with the latest frameworks and truly puts kids first.
• Build a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture where every team member feels valued and inspired.
• Lead by example, encouraging reflective practice and best-in-class teaching approaches.
• Connect and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to create a strong support network around each child.
• Ensure all programs meet and exceed compliance requirements while maintaining the highest standards of care.

What you'll bring:

• A Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent (desirable).
• Minimum three years' experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the approved learning framework.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of child development, attachment, learning.
• A demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice approaches to teaching and learning.
• Working knowledge of leadership theory and the use of a range of leadership styles.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).

About YMCA OSH:

YMCA Queensland 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.