Before/ After School Care and Vacation Care Educators-Laverton, Altona, Newport

Out of School Hours Diploma Qualified Educator Quantin Binnah -  Laverton, Altona and Newport

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position title: Out of School Hours Educator

Time fraction:  Casual (incorporating split Shifts)

Reports to: This position reports to the School Age Care Team Leader

Location:  61 Thames Boulevard Werribee (Head Office) - Educator position will be located at one of our School Age Care sites within Wyndham, Laverton, Altona and Newport.

WHO WE ARE:

Quantin Binnah Community Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit centre that offers a variety of services and programs to local residents of Wyndham and Hobsons Bay and the surrounding communities. These include Playgroup, Little Kinder, Kindergarten, Long Day Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Vacation Care, Adult Community and Further Education, a variety of Community Development programs, Maternal and Child Health services and Cafe QB.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

Quantin Binnah is seeking qualified, passionate, well-organised Educators, to support the provision of quality education and care in a stimulating environment for school age children. This may include Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Key responsibilities for this position include:

1. Support the delivery of a quality, inclusive, activity based - School Age Care - program suited to the children’s social, physical, emotional, intellectual and creative developmental needs.
2. Appropriate behaviour management strategies, which are implemented to both reinforce positive behaviour and modify inappropriate behaviour.
3. Ensure all children have a sense of belonging, regardless of background, culture, needs and ability.
4. To liaise with families regarding the Out of School Hours Care Program.
5. Undertake relevant training and professional development (including regular supervision) appropriate to the role.
6. Complete administration tasks as prioritised.
7. Use all QB resources in line with organisational policy

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Diploma of Early Childhood or Diploma of School Age Care or currently studying Diploma of Early Childhood or Diploma of School Age Care.
2. A passion for delivering quality inclusive care to school age children.
3. Flexible and Personal Approach.
4. Excellent organisational skills.
5. Team Player and excellent communication skills.

DESIRABLE

Diploma level qualified and experience working in an Out of School Hours Care Program or working with school age children.

Must be willing to travel within the Western Suburbs.

Additional requirements

• Police checks are mandatory for all new appointments.
• A working with Children Check is required for all new appointments.
• Current Driver’s License, desirable.
• Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
• Successful completion of Mandatory Reporting eLearning Module.

For a copy of the Position Description please see our website at: https://www.qbcc.org.au/careers

To Apply: Please email your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to *****@qbcc.org.au

For more information about our services please see our website: https://www.qbcc.org.au/

Please submit as soon as possible, preferably by Friday 7th June. You will be notified as soon as possible if you are required to attend an interview. 

REMUNERATION & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be employed under the Educational Services Children’s Services Award. The rate of pay will be negotiated in relation to qualifications and experience.