Casual Educator Opportunities (Outside School Hours Care)

Diocese of Lismore; Yamba; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore’s St. James OSHC in Yamba is seeking casual Educators and Responsible Persons to supervise and run Before/After School and Vacation programs.

You will support positive behaviours, apply policies, and help with activities; availability weekdays 7am-9am and 3pm-6pm term time, and 8am-6pm during school holidays; NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid HLTAID012 required.

Qualifications

• Availability on weekdays, including mornings and afternoons.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance or ability to obtain.
• First Aid qualification HLTAID012 for early childhood settings.
• Child protection training CHCPRT025 or equivalent.
• Experience in childcare/education is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise children in recreational and educational activities.
• Support positive behaviours and self-regulation.
• Implement policies and procedures for OSHC environment.
• Assist with before/after school and vacation programs.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Skills

Punctuality

Professional presentation

Child safeguarding principles

Engage with children and families

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Teaching qualification

Job description

Casual Educator Opportunities (Outside School Hours Care)

Casual Educator and Responsible Person opportunities at St. James Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), Yamba.

We offer

• A great work environment with supportive leadership

• Range of weekday shifts available and flexibility for work around family and study commitments

• Opportunities for you to grow and develop in your role

• As a casual role, hours will vary. As a general guide, most casual staff work minimum 7-10 hours/week during school term, and up to 25 hours/week during vacation care.

Duties

• Before/After School and Vacation programs

• Organise and supervise children in various recreational and educational activities.

• Take an active role in supporting positive behaviours and self-regulation.

• Apply policies, procedures or similar related to an early childhood education and care environment.

• Responsible Person opportunities for experienced candidates.

Selection Criteria

• Professional presentation and excellent punctuality.

• Must be available weekdays, 7am-9am & 3pm-6pm during school term and between 8am-6pm during school holidays.

• Ability to apply and comply with child safeguarding principles and mandatory reporting obligations.

• Ability to engage in a positive and friendly manner with children and families.

• Experience and/or qualifications in childcare/education would be highly regarded, but not essential.

• Employees must have, or be able to obtain prior to commencement, a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

• Responsible Person shifts also require: Current First Aid Qualification specific for early childhood settings (HLTAID012) and Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025 or equivalent).

Pay rates

Pay rates are based on level of appointment, starting from Level 1.3 ($39.95 per hour). As a guide, most educators are employed at:

• Level 3: $42.37 per hour including allowances, plus superannuation (e.g. experience and/or Certificate III/IV in Early Childhood Education and Care)

• Level 4: $45.11 per hour including allowances, plus superannuation (Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Teaching qualification)

• Level 5: $48.66 per hour including allowances, plus superannuation (when undertaking Responsible Person duties)

Above rates include the current Worker Retention Payment (allowance) paid under the Australian Government Early Childhood Education and Care Retention Payment.

Important Information

For more information, please contact the service Coordinator at ************@lism.catholic.edu.au.

Candidates must hold a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence and have unrestricted right to work in Australia (no working holiday visa holders).

The Catholic Diocese of Lismore is committed to safeguarding practices, including the ongoing protection and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and an accessible process to advise of concerns or make disclosures of harm. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo background checks.