Oosh Senior Educator/ 2Ic

RESPONSIBLE PERSON REQUIRED

OOSH Senior Educator/ 2IC

Above Award Pay Rates

Northmead Before and After School Care (NOOSH) is a not-for-profit community based centre providing out of school hours programs for students of Northmead Public School. Our Service runs vacation care (NSW school holidays), before school care (7:00am-9:00am) & after school care (3:00pm -6:00pm). 

NOOSH is a children’s place to play and learn in an environment that values a healthy lifestyle, community involvement and diversity. It's a place for creating childhood memories; having fun, making friends, being active and having timeout from a busy day. We are seeking someone passionate about working with children and eager to bring forth innovative ideas for the children and our families. 

The role:

• You will 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.
• This is a part time position with a minimum of 33 hours per week working shifts across before & after school care, Monday - Friday and with the possibility for working hours during vacation care 
• Additional hours may be offered to support programs & compliance.
• For the right candidate, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated within the capacity of regulatory requirements and service needs
• You will be required to step into the role of Responsible Person in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor
• Pay rates are above award 

The successful candidate will:

• 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 fully engage in the NOOSH 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 your skills and knowledge on the job and by participation in professional development opportunities that support best practice in OSHC. 
• to show dedication to child safety and well-being, maintaining a Child Safe environment including responding to child protection concerns. 

Desirable

• 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)

Essential Criteria:

• 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.

Applications close Friday 29 March 2024

Please forward your resume, cover letter and two referees to the Director at *****@bigpond.com

For further information please call the Director on 0425 387 ***