Vacation Care Lead Educator /Educator

Newtown, Geelong | Casual | School Holidays | Flexible Working Hours

Are you passionate about creating safe, fun, and engaging experiences for children?

Join The Y and help deliver exceptional School Holiday Programs that inspire learning, foster connections, and support children to thrive. We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Vacation Care Educators and Lead Educators who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Safety.

Whether you are an experienced educator, a qualified teacher, a Bachelor of Education student, or someone with a genuine passion for working with children, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact while gaining valuable experience in a supportive team environment.

About the Role

As a Vacation Care Educator or Lead Educator, you will play an important role in creating memorable holiday experiences for children through engaging, play-based programs, activities, and excursions.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering fun, inclusive, and engaging activities and experiences

Leading and supporting on-site programs and excursions

Creating safe, welcoming, and well-supervised environments

Supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and developmental needs

Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Encouraging confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging

Ensuring children's wellbeing and safety remain at the centre of all interactions

Contributing to high-quality School Holiday Programs

Following policies, procedures, and legislative requirements

About You

We're looking for individuals who:

Demonstrate a commitment to The Y's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Safety

Have a genuine passion for working with children

Are reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering quality care

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team

Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Create engaging, inclusive, and child-focused experiences

Have a strong commitment to safety and child wellbeing

This opportunity may be particularly suited to:

Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary) students in their third year or beyond

Qualified teachers seeking flexible work during school holiday periods

Diploma or Certificate III qualified educators

Individuals looking to grow their experience in children's services

Qualifications & Requirements

To be considered, applicants must hold or be working towards an approved qualification relevant to children's services.

Essential requirements include:

ACECQA-approved Certificate III, Diploma, or higher qualification (or actively working towards a Diploma or higher qualification)

Current Employee Working with Children Check

Current First Aid certification (HLTAID012) or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)

Commitment to maintaining compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Why Join The Y?

Flexible school holiday work opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives

Opportunities to develop leadership and education skills

A workplace guided by strong community values and a commitment to child safety

If you're ready to help create unforgettable school holiday experiences and support children to learn, grow, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Child Safety and Wellbeing Requirements

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 Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and to learn more about YMCA – Empowering young people and about our screening processes view Child Safety Resources: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

YMCA Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Child Safety and Wellbeing framework. All applicants must undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

a national criminal history check;

an international criminal history checks where applicants have worked overseas;

holding or obtaining a valid Working with Children Card;

Three reference checks.

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Child Safety and Well-being Policies and practices, which include: Child Safety and Well-being induction, annual SCYP training programs & committing to upholding the safety and well-being of children and young people throughout terms of employment.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and help create safe, inclusive, and memorable school holiday experiences that make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

For more information contact ••••@ymca.org.au Applications Close: 23rd August 2026