Osch Assistant Educator

Posted: 16/12/2024 Closing Date: 13/01/2025 Salary: $47,000.00 - $60,500.00 Job Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Drouin South Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training Are you a qualified OSHC assistant or a teaching student eager to embark on a fulfilling role? If you are enthusiastic and passionate about providing exciting and engaging activities for school aged children, join our dynamic team as an OSHC Assistant Educator in our exciting leisure based school programs Elevate your career in children’s services with Windermere, where you can use innovation and creativity to contribute to a positive program for children. Our commitment to providing the best possible atmosphere for children extends beyond our leisure-based program. We take pride in fostering an inclusive team community that values each team members contribution Our OSHC team is seeking to find our next superstar Lead Educator in a part time capacity - 22.6 hours per week. **This role is primarily based in Drouin South but on occasion may be required at our other locations -**Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang or Bayles.**Currently this program focuses on providing after before and after school care from Monday to Friday and the roster would be below. Monday: 6.15-8.45 & 3.15-6.30 Tuesday: 6.15-8.45 & 3.15-6.30 Wednesday: 6.15-8.45 & 3.15-6.30 Thursday: 6.15-8.45 & 3.15-6.30 **Visit the link below to check if your qualification is approved, or contact us to find out more**: Check your qualification is NQF approved | ACECQA **Why Windermere?** We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary. - Supportive team: Collaborative and friendly workplace with allocated budgets for team building activities - Flexible work schedule: work around your commitments allowing you to balance your work, life and study effectively - Development: Gain valuable experience in a diverse and dynamic leisure-based environments across multiple schools - Community Impact: Make meaningful difference by contributing to positive experiences for children in a supportive leisure-based school environment. - Not for profit benefits and perks - Generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) - Staff discount program for everyday items - E.g. Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Goodguys - Paid Parental Leave **Assistant Educator salary break down is**: - Salary per hour - $23.99 (Level 1.1 CS Award) to $30.62 (Level 3.4 CS Award) - $1.49 First aid on each hour worked (below level 3 only) - $19 for each broken shift worked. Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are _"happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermer_e" and 95% agree _"staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation"._ **Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity** We are seeking Permanent Part-time Assistant Educator to join our Out of Hours Care (OSHC) program for our services in the Southeast. This is an exciting opportunity to not only gain valuable work experience, but to really make the role your own by bringing your infectious energy in developing and delivering a unique, inclusive and fun-filled play-based programs to school age children. Furthermore, you will: - Assist in planning, preparing and delivering innovative play-based learning activities - Develop professional working relationships with families, school leaders in the school community - Maintain excellent health, safety and wellbeing of children To be considered for this role, you will: - Be Diploma / Certificate III qualified in Early Childhood Education (or enrolled and working towards) - Currently completing your Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education or Physical Education - Have the relevant First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004) - Hold a valid Working with Children’s Check - Demonstrated ability in working within the National Quality Framework **Desired Skills and Experience**: **Key Selection Criteria**: - ACECQA approved qualification for Educators working with over preschool children - Current Victorian Working with Children’s Check and Victorian Drivers’ Licence. - Level 2 First Aid, including CPR and anaphylaxis and asthma management training or willingness to undertake - Understanding of the needs and development of school age children - Previous experience and/or Food