AddressOur Client is a not-for-profit community-based centre providing out-of-school hours programs for students in Parramatta and surrounds area. Our clients service runs vacation care (NSW school holidays), before school care (7:00am-9:00am), and after school care (3:00pm -6:00pm). It's a children’s place to play and learn in an environment that values a healthy lifestyle, community involvement, and diversity.
They are seeking a passionate individual to join as their Senior Educator/ 2IC.
The Role:
- Work alongside the Director and Educational Leader to develop, plan, and implement an innovative, stimulating, and high-quality program for children aged 5-12 years.
- Part-time position with a minimum of 33 hours per week, working shifts across before & after school care, Monday - Friday, with the possibility of additional hours during vacation care.
- Flexible working arrangements negotiable within regulatory requirements and service needs.
- Step into the role of Responsible Person in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor.
- Pay rates are above award.
- Be energetic, spontaneous, and have a sense of fun, actively contributing to the children’s program.
- Hold the skills necessary for developing respectful and responsive relationships with children, facilitating their sense of belonging, desire to learn, and full engagement in the program.
- Have a strong commitment to inclusion, promoting diversity, and supporting individual children with a variety of additional needs.
- Show excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage meaningfully with families, children, and team members.
- Work collaboratively, take initiative and think critically, building professional relationships with colleagues that create a smooth running and stimulating program.
- Have a love of learning and be committed to enhancing skills and knowledge on the job and through professional development opportunities supporting best practice in OSHC.
- Demonstrate dedication to child safety and well-being, maintaining a Child Safe environment, including responding to child protection concerns.
- Experience working with 5- to 12-year-olds in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting, school environment, or similar.
- Experience as a Responsible Person or leadership role in an Education and Care setting.
- Cert IV, Cert III, or Diploma in OOSH, Education Support, or early childhood (or working towards).
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
- Current Accredited First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Accredited Emergency Asthma Management Training (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Accredited Anaphylaxis Management Training (or willingness to obtain).
- Child Protection Qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of the National Quality Framework and ‘My Time Our Place’ Framework.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, please click apply now and attach your resume.
