OSHC Educator

Parents and Citizens Associations Award – State 2016 rates OSHC & Vacation Care stream (depends on qualifications and experience, please note that junior rates may apply)

Gumdale State School Parents & Citizen’s Association are currently looking for Permanent Part Time Educators to join our passionate team. If you enjoy having fun, are enthusiastic and love working with children, then we want to hear from you.

At Gumdale OSHC, we provide before school care, after school care, and vacation care for up to 345 children.

Our program is:

• Flexible & child-driven

• Inspired by the interests, cultures, and ideas of the children

• Supportive, inclusive, and focused on exploration and creativity

Every day is a new opportunity to make a difference, have fun, and help children learn and grow in a safe and engaging environment.

Sound like the perfect fit?
We’d love to hear from you — apply today!

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.

Job Requirements:

• Previous OSHC/school-age care and/or Childcare experience;

• Understanding of the OSHC environment;

• A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based setting

• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and your teammates

• Good oral and written communication skills;

• Food preparation experience (desirable)

• Certificate III in School Age/Early Childhood Education/Education Support/Youth Work or other equivalent qualification as recognised by ACECQA

• Other equivalent qualifications include: Completion of greater than 1 year of full time University studies in: Education, Creative Arts, Drama, Music, Community Services, Behavioural Science, Nursing, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Sport & Recreation

• This position requires availability for split shifts; with operating hours 

6:00am–9:15am (Before School Care)

1pm–6:00pm (After School Care)

Optional 6–8 hour shifts during school holidays

• Knowledge of national quality framework, My Time Our Place is desirable.

• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain) (desirable)

Benefits:

Competitive salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments

Flexible hours & work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.

Opportunities for personal growth - Access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role. Applications can be emailed directly to ***************@gumdalesspc.org.au by Friday 10th July 5pm.