Educator - Outside School Hours Care (Oshc)

Looking for a **rewarding career, **want to be part of a team who care about the difference we make to every child or family we deal with? **Then this could be the opportunity for you**

School Plus are specialists in providing high quality Outside School Hours Care Services to children across South East Queensland. We are passionate about fun and engaging programs and the essentials necessary to “**create a patch for every child to GROW**”. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people from harm. We have a reputation for striving for excellence with a focus on high quality in a growing industry which is vital to many busy parents and school communities. School Plus is a business that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism and embrace diversity.

**We are currently seeking to employ casual Educators for our OSHC Corinda Service. **As an Educator your primary role will be to support the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators in the planning and delivery of fun and active programs for primary aged children.

The successful applicants must be committed to creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for primary school aged children and have the following skills:

- You will have a true passion for working with children (4-12 years).
- Be able to build strong relationships with the children, parents, school and community.
- Work as part of a team and acting as a role model to staff and children.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- You will be an outgoing, reliable person who has lots of initiative.

**Requirements for the Educator role**:

- Hold or be actively studying a relevant childcare qualification such as a Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services or completing an Education, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Disability Services, or Social Work Degree and are looking for hands on experience in working with children, including some students with additional needs.
- The more availability the better, but we ask that you be available to work a minimum of 3 afternoon shifts a week.
- Well-developed emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to ensure you are building strong relationships with the children, parents and team members of the service.
- A current Queensland Blue Card (working with children check) or ability to obtain one is essential to start in the role.
- All qualified educators must hold current Senior First Aid, CPR Emergency Management of Asthma and Anaphylaxis or alternatively a certificate for HLTAID012 - “Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting” as this covers all certificates.
- Previous experience working in the Childcare or OSHC industry with a good understanding of the National Quality Framework is preferred, but not essential.

**Hours of work are varied**:

- 6.30am - 9.00am Before School Care
- 2.00pm - 6.00pm - After School Care
- Various shifts during vacation care

School Plusunderstands the importance of a team that works together, while offering many opportunities to learn and grow. If you have strong personal values, care about people and want to make a difference, School Plus could be the place for you.
- Paid professional development and opportunities to progress your career.
- Uniforms for all year-round including shirts, hats, name badges, lanyards and winter fleece.
- Dedicated specialists to support in areas of service operations, human resources, inclusion support, QikKids and customer service.
- State of the art technology to record programming and practices, along with electronic parent sign in and booking systems.

Our approach is very hands on and based around building teams to work together to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Please submit your resume and covering letter if this is the role for you.

**Together we will create a patch for every child to GROW**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift