Educator - Clear Island Waters

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Educator (Children’s Services Employee) at St Vincent's in Clear Island Waters.

At St Vincent's Outside School Hours Care we provide before school care, after school care and vacation care to up to 90 children.  We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic educators who are passionate about supporting primary school aged children to grow and develop and are committed to seeing them learn and have fun in a happy and safe environment.

We are looking for an educator who has a passion to work within an OSHC. Do you like being outside?  What sports and experiences are you interested in?
 
A day in the life of an OSHC Educator…

• Providing nurturing care for children
• Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment
• Create fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
• Feel excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care!

The Benefits:

• A competitive hourly rate of $24.13 to $30.07 depending on qualifications and experience, plus split shift and uniform allowances
• Before and After School Care shifts available giving you more time for study, family or fun providing greater work life balance.
• Opportunity to maximise your hours across a number of service locations
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive management team who works together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children

Job Requirements:

• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services (or working towards) or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines would be desirable but not essential 
• A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based environment
• Effective workplace communication skills

At Catholic Early EdCare we share all parents’ aspirations to watch their children grow. We do this by incorporating the latest early education research and practice into our programs and creating spaces where children can connect, grow and discover.  You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a network of over 130 Catholic Early EdCare services in South East Queensland and part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable.