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SalaryAbout Discovery Early Learning Centres:
Discovery is a Tasmanian family owned and operated provider with Long Day Care and Outside School Hours Care services across Tasmania, catering to children from birth to 12 years. Each of our services have a unique character and spirit that is reflective of the communities they operate in.
Our organisations vision is focused on shaping the future, and empowering our people to make a difference. At Discovery our philosophy is to provide all children and educators the opportunity to imagine, explore and discover. We are committed to our shared values:
- We all belong
- We make a difference
- We are all in this together
- Excellence is a journey
Discovery is a Tasmanian Employer of Choice and offers a flexible and supportive work environment with a positive team culture, shared values and philosophy focused on ‘making a difference’.
The position:
We are seeking part-time Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators to join our team at Sacred & Immaculate Heart OSHC in the New Town/Lenah Valley area. Ideally, we are looking for people to work 20 hours per week, however are open to negotiating to provide flexibility to the right person. You will have the opportunity to work with school-aged children supporting their learning and wellbeing. Our Outside School Hours Care provides an inviting and welcoming environment offering programs that are responsive to the interests and needs of school-age children. Our OSHC services provide Before School, After School and Vacation Care. You will work with children in our spectacular indoor and outdoor facilities, supported by a team of experienced managers.
Applicants must have:
- A fun and outgoing attitude to work
- A willingness to learn and an interest in working with children
- Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours
- Preferable: A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care – or a desire to study supported by Discovery
Discovery Early Learning Centres is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process before appointment.
Why choose a career with us:
To support you in success we provide a range of benefits:
- Workplace flexibility with rostering including the option to accrue time off in lieu for work-life balance
- Ongoing Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including on-the-job coaching or the ability to improve your qualification through traineeship support
- Corporate uniform annual allowance
- Staff children in care discount- 50% off gap fee
- Corporate private health discounts
- Superannuation salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program and focus on educator wellbeing
As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity.
We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please click ‘apply now’ and provide your resume.
For a copy of the Position Description, or further information about the position, please contact Discovery at **@discoveryelc.com.au
Applications close, Sunday 10th March 2024 however shortlisting will commence as applications are received.
For more information about Discovery Early Learning Centres and the quality of services we offer visit www.discoveryelc.com.au or search for us on Instagram or Facebook.
