Educator - Outside School Hours Care - Tatura

Uniting Limited; Tatura; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Uniting is seeking casual Educators for our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program in Tatura, Victoria. You will deliver nurturing care, a safe and welcoming environment, and engaging activities for school-aged children, while supporting the wider community.

You will work with the OSHC team to plan and implement a fun, safe program that aligns with learning frameworks, and you will build positive relationships with children and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Childhood or OSHC settings is preferred.
• Supportive, engaging approach to children's learning and care.
• Ability to plan and implement a fun, safe program.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care and supervision in OSHC after-school programs.
• Create recreational and educational activities inclusive for all.
• Collaborate with OSHC Leader and team to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Childcare

Communication with children

Team collaboration

Education

Cert IV in Community Services

Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

• Educators, choose when you work and grow your skills and experience.
• Work available in our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program in Tatura.
• Hourly rate + 25 % casual loading + access to salary packaging benefits.

Your new role

Whether you are an experienced Early Childhood Educator seeking flexibility with your hours or just getting started – we can support you and provide on-the-job training from our nominated supervisor and the team.

As a casual educator at our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, you will be part of a growing team of educators who deliver after-school programs that provide high-quality education and care to school-aged children and support the wider community. You will provide nurturing care, ensure a safe and welcoming environment and create recreational and education experiences that are inclusive for all to enjoy.

You will build positive relationships with your team and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our children and families. Our educators feel excited to come to work, knowing the difference they make to a child’s development.

What’s on offer

Choose when you work and grow your skills and experience as an educator with our Uniting Early Learning team.

In addition to receiving an hourly rate + super + 25% casual loading, you can increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

About you

You have an enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare, with the ability to form positive relationships with children and team members. and ideally, you’ll have experience gained in Early Childhood or engaging with children in some capacity.

You demonstrate the ability to work with your OSHC Service Leader and team to plan and implement a fun, safe and engaging program that adheres to our laws, regulations and learning frameworks.

You have a current or willingness to obtain first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma certificates and a Working with Children check.

• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

There are many different educational pathways to be qualified for this position. Whetherit’sa Cert IV in Community Services or Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care, these are just some of the qualificationsequivalent for OSHC check your qualification here.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us:

www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Barb Hall-Duggan, OSHC Director Victoria, at [e-mail] or 0437 897 192 during business hours.