Outside of School Hours Care Assistant Educator

**About the role**

Due to continued growth and internal advancement opportunities, Cire Early Learning is looking for Assistant Educators to support our Badger Creek Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) program. We have both permanent part-time and casual opportunities available, offering split morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday. There will be opportunities for additional hours and days, including during school holidays in the vacation care program.

Our OSHC Assistant Educators draw on their expertise and knowledge to manage the delivery of a high quality learning experience for children. They promote the well-being and development of each child in a safe and nurturing environment and develop engaging and supportive programs for the children that are innovative, culturally appropriate and value individual needs. Our Assistant Educators forge strong connections with the children, complete observations, and build and maintain relationships with families, sharing information about their children's care, welfare, and development.

Our dedicated team are professional and friendly with a strong desire to create positive experiences for the children in their care. Led by our experienced Director, the team focus on creating opportunities for development, inclusion and engagement. You will be joining a team committed to service excellence, and you will receive all the necessary resources and support to ensure your success.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

**The Perks**

At Cire, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. With salary packaging and novated leasing, you can reduce your taxable income and put more money back in your pocket. And because we're a not-for-profit organisation, you’ll feel great knowing your work directly benefits some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits that include access to EAP services, discounted childcare, and discounted courses. We also offer ongoing support and mentoring to help you grow in your career. So, if you're looking for an organisation that values its employees, come join us at Cire.

**Who Are You?**

To be considered for this position, you will have:

- An ACECQA-approved qualification appropriate for OSHC; such as a Certificate III or Diploma of ECEC, Education Support, Youth Work, Community Services, or an equivalent qualification
- A passion for educating and creating positive experiences for children
- Be a clear and effective communicator, both with the children in your care and their families
- Have experience working collaboratively within a team environment
- Understand your obligations under the Child Safe Standards and are comfortable working within the National Quality and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks
- Currently hold, or be willing to undertake, certifications including a Working with Children Check, Australian Right to Work Check, and National Police Check

To enjoy Cire’s environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality and Integrity in your work. You enjoy being an integral part of a fun and professional team.

**What we’re about**

Cire Services is a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation and one of the largest NFPs serving the diverse population of the Yarra Ranges and Casey regions, near Melbourne.

Our core services include:

- Our **Community School**, a registered independent school, providing upper primary and secondary curriculum to disengaged students in an alternative school environment;
- Cire **Early Learning**, supporting children's services for long day-care, pre-school programs, occasional care, vacation care and before and after school care;
- Cire Training, our **Registered Training Organisation** (RTO), offering accredited, pre-accredited, work skills and leisure courses; and
- Our **Community Hubs**, bringing people together to connect, learn and contribute in their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

Cire Services Commitment to Child Safety
- Cire Services is committed to creating a child safe organisation where all children and young people are safe and feel safe.
- Cire Services has greater focus on safety for those children and young people who are considered more at risk to abuse and neglect.
- Cire Services actively supports and facilitates participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), those who are unable to live at home, children with a disability and/or children from sexuality and gender diverse groups (LGBTQIA+).

**What Next?**

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Cire Recruitment Team on (03) 7067 6231.

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