Educator - Before and After School Care

The After School Klub; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

TASK in Charlestown Public School is seeking an Educator for a permanent part-time role, minimum 27 hours weekly across before/after school care and holiday programme. You must be available every morning and afternoon, and during holidays.

Join a supportive team focused on safe, joyful environments where children flourish outside school hours. We value energetic, reliable educators who communicate well, work with others, and help build inclusive activities for kids aged 5–12.

Qualifications

• Experienced in OOSH, childcare or education.
• Available every morning, every afternoon and during the holiday programme.
• Energetic, caring and reliable.
• A strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Experience as a Responsible Person is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and interacting with children aged 5 to 12 in enjoyable, safe and purposeful ways
• Supporting routines like drop-off, snack, homework and play
• Helping deliver creative and inclusive activities
• Building strong relationships with families and school staff
• Working with your team to keep the space calm and respectful

Skills

OOSH experience

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

WWCC

Foundations of Child Safety Training (GECCKO)

Child protection training

Job description

At TASK, it's all about the kids and the team that supports them!

An exciting opportunity has become available at our Charlestown Public School. We are recruiting an Educator. At TASK we strive to create joyful, secure, and inclusive child safe environments where children flourish outside school hours. Our success starts with exceptional people, and we're committed to supporting you at every step.

This is a permanent, part-time Educator role offering a minimum of 27 hours per week across before and after school care, plus hours during the holiday programme. You will need to be available every morning and every afternoon, and during the holiday programme.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising and interacting with children aged 5 to 12 in enjoyable, safe and purposeful ways
• Supporting routines like drop-off, snack, homework and play
• Helping deliver creative and inclusive activities
• Building strong relationships with families and school staff
• Working with your team to keep the space calm and respectful

What we're looking for:

• Experienced in OOSH, childcare or education, which is desirable rather than essential
• Available every morning, every afternoon and during the holiday programme
• Energetic, caring and reliable
• A strong communicator who works well in a team
• Experience as a Responsible Person is a bonus, and we'll support you into it if you don't have it yet.

You will need:

• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Completion certificate for Foundations of Child Safety Training (GECCKO)
• Current child protection training
• Consistent hours across the full week, not scattered shifts

Professional development and career growth. We'll help you take your career to the next level

A strong, passionate team. You'll never feel like you're doing this alone

A fun, rewarding role. Bring your creativity and make every day exciting

At TASK we are dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for our colleagues, regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.