Outside School Hours Care - Educator - Part-Time

1. Qualifications as required under the National Quality Framework (Minimum level you will need (or be actively working towards) is a Diploma in OSHC or Children's Services/Youth Work, or a recognised teaching qualification, and demonstrated experience in the Outside School Hours Care field, or working with primary school aged children

2. Knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 5-12 years including those children with additional needs and those from other cultures

3. Effective communication and liaison skills including written skills and well-developed organisational skills

4. The capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including the OSHC Coordinator, OSHC Administrators, classroom teachers, parents/families and children, as well as other OSHC Educators. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

5. A commitment to working positively and respectfully with children, and creating a fun, warm and inviting atmosphere

6. A commitment to contributing to the Program Planning processes of our service and an ability to assist in the implementation of a program which reflects the diverse nature of the community and promotes equal opportunity principles.

7. A commitment to the school values and the service's philosophy

8. Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Framework for School Aged Care, would be advantageous.

9. Current First Aid certificate, Food Safety and Handling Certificate Anaphylaxis Awareness and Management training, proof of a valid Working With Children Check and consent to a police check, Supervisor Certificate (ACECQA) (or willingness to obtain these)

OSHC Educators are responsible for the following:

1. Work within a team of OSHC Educators to supervise and care for children aged 5 -12 years - Including supervision of fun activities for children, and collaboration with other staff to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of all children in the care of our service.
2. Assisting OSHC Coordinator and Assistant coordinators with program planning and actively contributing to the program planning with reflections and observations for both individual and group of children.
3.  Food provision - Regular contribution to the preparation and serving of food, and to associated cleaning duties.
4.  Occasional supervision of children who require special support to engage in activities and social groups, while attending OSHC sessions.
5. Attendance of regular staff meetings and contribution to planning processes, and documentation of children's learning and development.
6. Assisting OSHC/Coordinator, and other Educators with duties relating to the setup of space, cleaning, stocktaking, etc.
7.  Assisting OSHC Coordinator to apply First Aid to children, as required.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education (the department) is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the department. The department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx