OSHC Educator

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Detail information about job OSHC Educator. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us 

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. 

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe. 

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. 

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate. 

About the OpportunityUniting Early Learning is the third largest provider of children’s services in NSW. We provide quality education and care services to over 6,000 children each year. Our goal of ‘nurturing confident and creative learners’ is the primary focus of all that we do across our Long Day Care, Preschool, Occasional Care, Outside School Hours Care and Integrated Child and Family Centres. 

We are seeking a Casual Educators to join our team at our Outside School Hours Care Service in Elderslie. Our morning sessions are from 6:30am-9:00am and our afternoon sessions are from 2:00pm - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. 

As an active team member, you will be required to supervise and interact with children aged 5 - 12 years old. Responsibilities include working within the requirements of the National Quality Standard and the approved learning framework, contributing to educational programs, facilitating play based learning and maintaining appropriate workplace health and safety. Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Children’s Services 
• Relevant child protection clearance i.e. Working With Children Check
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience implementing a quality program in an education and care setting
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Understanding of diversity and inclusive practice
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to working within the values of UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families.

Desirable Criteria

• Supervisor Certificate
• Approved first aid qualification
• Approved asthma emergency and anaphylaxis training
• Approved child protection qualification
• Experience and knowledge of the National Quality Standard

 Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

• Salary packaging
• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities

 
Please click the link to apply. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Skye Wexelman on 02 9376 0469 for a confidential discussion. 

People with disability, Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check