Oosh/oshc Educators

Seeking highly skilled, motivated educators. Must have experience working with children - educators, Education/PE teacher students, sports coaches/teachers, youth leaders apply

**Denistone East Before & After School Care Association (DEBASCA)** is a community based, not for profit service providing high quality care for school age children. Located in the Ryde area, we provide before and after school care as well as vacation care.

**We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and highly responsible educators to join our fantastic team If you have worked with school aged children - coached sports teams, led youth groups, worked as a teacher's aide/SLSO, or you are studying to become a Primary school or PE teacher/OT/social work/counselling - this may be the opportunity you are looking for Looking to fill various roles from casual/part-time to permanent part time.**

Essential Criteria:

- Working with Children Check Clearance Number (WWCC)
- Experience working with children aged 5-12 years, **especially those who have worked with children with additional needs**:

- Interests and skills in craft, sports, group games, cooking or other activities enjoyed by children
- Ability to develop respectful relationships with children and manage groups of diverse children
- Knowledge of Child Protection mandatory reporting requirements and Child Safe Standards and/or willingness to obtain
- Effective communication skills and professional manner
- Prompt and reliable, a team player, have leadership skills and lots of initiative

Desirable Criteria:

- Diploma in Out of School Hours Care or Diploma in Children's Services, Bachelor in Education or currently studying in any of the following fields: social work/counselling/occupational therapy/early childcare
- Experience and skills in developing, implementing and evaluating effective programs for school aged children, e.g.: experience working in OOSH, experience working in schools, sports coaching, youth group leadership/mentoring
- Experience working with children with additional needs, either in a support unit setting or as a private aide
- Current First Aid certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, Child Protection certificate or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Helping to ensure a high-quality standard of care is provided and that a happy, safe and professional environment is maintained.
- Care for and interact with children from Kindergarten to Year 6 in a range of activities. Setting up and packing away activities, light cleaning duties.
- Provide appropriate instruction, care and resources for students with identified needs across K-6. This will involve collaboration with other members of the team and senior staff at the service.
- Be committed to inclusive practices to ensure that all children can participate, learn and develop in an environment that supports their individual strengths and interests
- Be aware of all health and safety procedures and centre policy and procedures and follow through with them.
- Writing up children observations and evaluations with reference to the outcomes for 'My Time Our Place' School Age Framework.

Availability to work:

- During school term time: morning shifts range from 7-9.30am and afternoon shifts range from 2-6pm, Monday to Friday. Various hours during school holidays. Must be available to work during school holidays

**Please attach a cover letter and your resume through the Indeed link.**

Applications should include the following:

- Your full contact details
- Resume detailing previous relevant experience and evidence of how you meet the position requirements listed above
- The contact details with at least two (2) professional referees
- Your availability for work during term time and school holidays
- **Child Safe Commitment Statement**:_ _At DEBASCA, we believe all children and young people have a right to feel safe and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, fostered through responsive relationships, engaging experiences and a safe, supportive and healthy environment that empowers children. We commit to providing an environment where children’s participation is valued, their concerns listened to, their views respected, and their voices heard about decisions that affect their lives. We commit to ensuring children know they may approach any Educator, DEBASCA staff member, our Child Safety Officer or Senior Leadership Team if they feel unsafe or have any child safety concerns. _
- At DEBASCA, we have _**zero**_**tolerance**_ _of child abuse and harmful conduct and are committed to ensuring no children are exposed to this. We commit to ensuring that all individuals involved in our organisation are informed on how to appropriately respond to any complaints, allegations, disclosures and breaches to our Child Safety Code of Conduct. Any related allegations and safety concerns will be listened to and tre