AddressAt St Agatha's Outside School Hours Care we provide before school care, after school care and vacation care to up to 75 children.
About the Opportunity
Join our team as an OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) educator, where you are responsible for the safety and enjoyment of children from young ones to preteens. Your role involves crafting engaging and educational activities, snack preparation and service, and upholding cleanliness standards.
Excellent verbal communication, attentive listening, and a nurturing demeanour towards children, fellow educators, and parents are essential qualities for this position.
We are searching for someone with the potential and motivation to grow into a responsible person role. If you're the right fit, there's a chance to develop into the coordinator position as the service grows.
If you're passionate about fostering a supportive and fun environment for children outside school hours, we'd love to hear from you!
Hours: 25+ hours (split shifts)
Remuneration: $24.13 – $30.07 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, as per the Children’s Services Modern Award 2010.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the children to create fun recreational and educational experiences that support their well-being.
- Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
- Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
- Participate in professional and personal development.
- Promote the service within the local community in accordance with Catholic Early EdCare’s expectations and educational philosophy.
- Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Knowledge and understanding of the childcare industry practices including legislative requirements and quality frameworks.
- A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based environment
- Effective workplace communication skills
- Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
- Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
- Take advantage of a uniform allowance to boost professionalism, promote team cohesion, cut down on personal expenses, and play a pivotal role in maintaining a unified brand image.
- Enjoy access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing a confidential and caring support system that prioritises your mental and emotional well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth.
Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community. Catholic Early EdCare's coverage extends from Hervey Bay in the north, to Gatton in the west, and down to the Gold Coast in the south.
If you would like to know more about CEEC please visit our website: https://www.catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au/.
