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Form of workAre you passionate about creating a positive and enriching environment for children? We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic educators to join our vibrant team at Our Lady of the Angels OSHC, located on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Primary School in Wavell Heights.
Position: Educator (Before School, After School, and Vacation Care)
About Us: Our Lady of the Angels OSHC provides a comprehensive care program, offering before school, after school, and vacation care services.
Situated within the welcoming grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Primary School, we extend our care to include students from Wavell State School during our sessions.
Daily Operations:
- Morning Session: All children are dropped off at our main building for the morning session. Before the school bell rings, Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) children are walked to their classrooms, while Wavell State School children begin their walk to their school.
- Afternoon Session: In the afternoons, we care for children in two distinct spaces – our senior building and our junior building. Wavell State School children are collected from their school and walked over to our OLA campus. Once all the children are at our service, we provide a wholesome afternoon tea and then engage them in various activities outlined in our educational program.
- Before School Care: Engage children in a positive and encouraging manner, providing a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Ensure smooth transitions for OLA children to their classrooms and Wavell children to their school.
- After School Care: Offer healthy snacks, supervise homework clubs, and provide stimulating activities in our senior and junior buildings. Facilitate the collection of Wavell children and their safe transition to our OLA campus.
- Vacation Care: Plan and implement exciting and diverse programs for all children, fostering a memorable and enriching experience during school breaks.
- Passion for working with children and creating a positive, inclusive environment.
- Ability to organize and participate in a variety of activities, including crafts, sports, and educational programs.
- Excellent communication skills with both children and parents.
- Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
- Forge a collaborative Partnership with the Archdiocesan of Brisbane for Graduate Internships and Brisbane Catholic Education, enabling participation in their Graduate Program.
- Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired.
- Gain practical hands-on experience while studying your bachelor’s degree. There are 8 areas of study that are approved as relevant qualifications for working with school-age children, for example early childhood education and care qualification, behavioural science, community services, creative arts/ fine arts/ drama or music, nursing/ physiotherapy/ occupational therapy/ diversional therapy or speech pathology, primary/ secondary or special education, sport and recreation and human welfare studies and services.
- 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.
About CEEC
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/.
