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SalaryAt 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.
We are seeking to appoint a casual Educator (Children’s Services Employee) at St Bernardine's Outside School Hours Care located in Regents Park.
At St Bernardines Outside School Hours Care we provide before school care, after school care and vacation care for up to 130 children. To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic, energetic and 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.
Our Centre
We are situated within St Bernardine's school grounds, within the school we have our own building, use of school hall, oval and our very own outdoor play space. St Bernadine's is part of the St Bernardine's Catholic Parish community and has been operating for over 20 years.
As a service we focus on children's interests, we have a large outdoor play and loose parts experiences for children in care, We have gardens that children help to grow our own produce that is then used in our daily menu.
We currently have a great team of educators and looking to expand our team with passionate educators due to our numbers increasing.
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!
- A competitive hourly rate of $28.53 to $35.54 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
- Ability to create professional relationships within the school and wider community
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive management team who work together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children
- 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
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
