OSHC Educator

23 hours ago


Arundel, Queensland, Australia A.B. Paterson College Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

THE OPPORTUNITY:

A.B. Paterson College's Early Childhood Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated1x OSHC Educator and 1x Early Childhood Educator for the Early Childhood Centre. Both these roles are Permanent Full-Time. OSHC role is Mon-Friday 10am – 6pm.* and Early Childhood Educator role is between 7am - 6pm Mon-Friday.

Our Educators are an essential part of our team at A.B Paterson College. As an Educator, you will:

  • Make a meaningful impact on the early lives of our future leaders.
  • Foster a nurturing and safe environment for all children.
  • Create engaging programs tailored to each child's unique interests and needs

CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Spacious campus with an abundance of green space and lush gardens
  • Relax in our dedicated staff facilities featuring massage chairs and fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
  • Onsite café serving barista coffee and food, as well as nearby dining precinct.
  • Based in the highly sought-after northern Gold Coast – minutes from Sanctuary Cove's world-class boating, golfing and lifestyle precinct.
  • Walking distance to Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area, one of the best places to spot wildlife on the coast.
  • This service implements practices that demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are valued and welcomed

WHY CHOOSE A.B. PATERSON COLLEGE:

Join our team of passionate educators and corporate services professionals, striving towards delivering excellent educational outcomes. Our College mission is to challenge the individual to achieve, and to act with purpose and character. Benefits include:

  • Above Award pay rates*
  • Participants in Australian Government's retention grant
  • Complimentary employee assistance program
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Two-week shutdown over the Christmas to New year period so you can spend time with loved ones and re-energise.

*Terms & Conditions apply

YOU WILL HAVE:

  • Diploma/Bachelor's degree in early childhood studies (desired) or Certificate III
  • Up to date First Aid including Asthma, Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
  • A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
  • Experience using Kindy Hub and Xplor Playground Software systems will be highly regarded

ABOUT A.B. PATERSON COLLEGE:

At A.B. Paterson College's Early Childhood Centre, we are committed to fostering a nurturing, welcoming, and safe environment where every child can flourish and reach their full potential. Recognising the critical importance of the early years in preparing children for school and the broader world, our dedicated educators strive to set a new benchmark in quality education and care. We provide an enriching environment for children aged 2 to 5, ensuring they can thrive and create lasting memories.

Our educators are responsible for creating engaging programs tailored to each child's unique interests and needs, following the Early Years Learning Framework.

These carefully designed programs provide children with a wide range of learning opportunities in nature, science, technology, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills, problem-solving, confidence-building, and much more.

At the Early Childhood Centre, children have the freedom to explore our beautiful gardens and are encouraged to connect with nature and their surroundings.

The Banjo and Friends Early Learning Centre (Pre-Prep) lays the foundation for growth, education, and care at A.B. Paterson College. Conveniently located on the ground floor of The Winton Centre, our exceptional facility boasts three fully equipped Pre-Prep classrooms. These rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a creative playground, offering ample space for children to actively participate in meaningful learning experiences.

Collaboration with the College enables the children to participate in extracurricular activities including library experiences, physical education and music lessons with A.B. Paterson College teaching staff. We also run a successful outside school hours care program for Prep to year 6.

Submit your application via SEEK and please include:

  • A current resume with the contact details of at least 2 professional referees (at least one reference provided will need to be from a Senior Management Team member); and
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for this role

Please contact Human Resources with any queries at or

A.B. Paterson College reserves the right to appoint at any time throughout the process and to approach potential candidates.

Children are at the centre of all our decision making at the service. This service is a child safe organisation and we strongly uphold our child safety policies and procedures. Commitment to Child Safety Policy - here

*One shift per week will be 9.30am – 6pm.


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