Educator, Menai

Join us on our journey to create a genuine impact for the community and beyond.

**3Bridges Benefits**
- Salary packaging & novated leasing
- Workforce wellbeing support provider
- Career development & progression support
- Employee referral and milestone reward programs
- Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
- Discounted OOSH services and gym memberships

**About 3Bridges**

We strive to give back - together.

3Bridges is a Registered Charity and a Not-for-Profit organisation with over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities, and empowering individuals to live their best life, regardless of age, location, disability, or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provide 3Bridges with unique opportunities to connect with the community, in a meaningful and substantial way.

**About the role**

The OOSH Educator will support the Team with the day-to-day operations of before/after school and vacation care programs.

They will provide supervision and duty of care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in their care. This role contributes to the planning, delivery and evaluation of a range of educational and engaging activities and experiences that support children’s learning and development within a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment.
- Assist in the development, planning and implementation of quality and compliant programs for children.
- Contribute to the assessment & planning cycle, evaluation and improvement of programs
- Foster a rich play environment consistent with the My Time, Our Place Framework for School Age Care
- Actively supervise children and maintain appropriate supervision ratios to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing; redirect as necessary
- Maintain an awareness of children’s needs, wants and abilities and facilitate the achievement of these within the activities and program
- Instruct and monitor children in the appropriate use of equipment
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment for children
- Understand, role model, and be guided by positive behaviour guidance policy, assisting children to develop such skills
- Support the implementation of induction and transition programs
- Work collaboratively with families, providing regular feedback and information regarding the care and specific needs of their children
- Perform all other reasonable additional duties as requested by management

**About You**
- You have knowledge and understanding of all legislation relevant to OOSH and understanding and demonstrated commitment to EEO, Access & Equity including working with and supporting the inclusion of children with additional needs,
- You have experience working in a school, aged care and/or education centre
- You have a Diploma or Certificate IV Children’s Services, OOSH, Recreation; or Degree or Diploma Primary Teaching
- You have First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis management certification
- You operate well in a team and alone, great communication skills.

**What it means to work at 3Bridges?**

Our culture has been formed with a community spirit and passion to give back. 3Bridges aims to inspire and encourage our people to be the best they can be, through ongoing training, career opportunities and success as a valued team member.

3Bridges is committed to enabling a culture of inclusion and diversity, and to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all. The people we work with and provide support to, come from all walks of life and so do we. We welcome your unique contributions through your experiences, culture, opinions, ethnicity, gender identity and all that makes you an individual.