Experienced OOSH Educator (Permanent)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity presents for a passionate and experienced educator to join our OOSH team on a permanent-part time basis.

You must have the capacity to be a Responsible Person, leading the team and ensuring compliance in the absence of the director/assistant director, ensuring the continued smooth running of the service.

Minimum 17.5 hours per week working After School care shifts, Monday – Friday, and varied shifts during Vacation Care. Possibility of 2-3 permanent before school care shifts for the right candidate. 

We will consider flexibility around university or other commitments for the right candidate. 

What makes our OOSH stand out? 

• Rated exceeding the NQS
• Work Perks – above award wages, non-contact programming time, access to a local EAP, paid professional development opportunities, flexible rostering, supportive/caring management. 
• Operate in a purpose built space on the school grounds (no set-up-pack-away!)
• Not-for-profit parent committee managed service 
• Supportive and collaborative team environment, with supportive management.
• Passionate team that advocates for the value of OOSH, striving for continuous improvement to be the best we can be. 
• Fast paced OOSH environment, catering for up to 75 children per session, with a strong focus on building strong relationships with children, and partnerships with families and the community. 
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To be successful in the role, you will have:

Criteria:

• Qualification in Early Childhood/OOSH/Teaching (or working towards) 
• Experience in a childcare/OOSH
• Willingness and capacity to be a Responsible Person
• Demonstrated Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and ‘My Time Our Place’ Framework.
• Passion, commitment, and positivity with the ability to innovate and think critically.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to the development, planning and implementation of an innovative, stimulating and high quality program for children aged 5-12 years.
• Ability to develop positive, respectful, and responsive relationships with children. 
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with children to keep them safe from potential harm and hazard.
• Commitment to maintaining a child safe environment and responding to child protection concerns. 
• Ability to develop professional relationships with colleagues and actively lead and work as part of a collaborative team. 
• Ability to build meaningful partnerships with families and the local community.
• Valid Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Valid Police Check (within the last 6 months, or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate (with Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training) (or willing to obtain).
• Child Protection Qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Apply now through SEEK or by emailing your resume/cover letter to ********@marylandoosh.com.au

Only successful candidates will be contacted.