Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)- Lead Educator

Samford Valley Steiner School is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a qualified Outside School Hours CareLead Educator to join our school. The OSHC Lead Educator will be offered at 25 hour a week contract, with the possibility of more hours in the future.  

Role Overview:    

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Lead Educator is responsible in assisting the OSHC Coordinator with managing the effective and efficient operation, including pedagogy, enrolments, staffing, finances, administration and compliance, of the Outside School Hours Care Service in accordance with the policies, directions and delegations of the School Director of Samford Valley Steiner School.   

Hours of Duty   

Service Hours are Monday to Friday   

Before School Care: 6.30 am to 8.30am  

After School Care: 2.30pm to 6.00pm  

Vacation Care: 6.30am to 6.00pm  

The OSHC Lead Educator role will consist of but not be limited to the following tasks:  

Ensure when in charge that all administrative needs of the service are met in a timely and effective manner. 

Ensure compliance with all Government regulations, Legislation and Standards.  

Manage OSHC Assistants ensuring there are suitably qualified staff numbers for every session of operation in accordance with the National Quality Framework for OSHC educator to child ratios.  

Ensure that all communications with families are met in a timely and professional manner  

Strengthen parent and community confidence in the school by always acting professionally with due consideration and awareness of issues of sensitivity and confidentiality.  

Safety is a priority for all SVSS staff.  All staff employed in any capacity by SVSS are expected to understand and effectively apply safety policies and practices as relevant to their role  

Ensure the good physical and mental health and safety of students using the service through maintaining a thorough understanding of School policies and procedures (including the Social Health and Well Being Policy), as well as knowledge of and compliance with emergency and accident procedures, undertaking all actions necessary and holding a conscious awareness of real and potential safety concerns.  

Ensure that your own training and development is appropriate to fulfill your role.  

Qualifications   

Essential qualifications:   

Minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.   

Hold or willing to obtain Blue Card (working with Children Check).     

Desirable:    

Restorative Practice Training    

Experience working with students with additional needs.    

First Aid training    

Training and/or experience in Steiner Education   

Experience in programming.  

Experience using Qikkids  

Why join Samford Valley Steiner School?   

Enjoy a stress-free and friendly working environment on our beautiful 20-acre campus along Samford Creek.   

Benefit from a community of colleagues committed to collaboration and professional growth.   

Structured hybrid remote and onsite work negotiable.   

Access a comprehensive Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging if required.    

Be part of our strong and vibrant educational facility, providing authentic Steiner Education from Pre-Prep through to Class 12.   

Application Details: For more information on the role and how to apply, please review the Application Package available on our school's website: https://www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities/    

Closing date: We encourage submission asap, as applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.