OOSH Educator

SmartPlay Early Learners; Medowie; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on childcare fees

Attractive remuneration package with annual increases

Opportunity to establish a new centre of excellence

Supportive Christian team environment

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Medowie is seeking a passionate educator for a casual role focusing on child-directed educational programs. Responsibilities include developing engaging curricula and fostering family relationships in a safe, Christian environment. Candidates should hold relevant certifications in Early Childhood Education and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certification in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must.
• Current certifications in First Aid and Child Safety are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a child-directed educational program.
• Lead educators to provide a safe educational environment.
• Foster strong relationships with families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Use of technology

Dynamic personality

Motivated

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

First Aid, Anaphylaxis, CPR, and Asthma certification

CHCPRT001 Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

Job description

About SP Medowie

SmartPlay Early Learners and Medowie Christian school have partnered together to bring quality care and education with the Out of School Hours Care program.Medowie Christian School is a leading independent school serving the Port Stephens community.

About the role

If you are keen to inspire and enhance the holistic development of each individual child, build strong relationships with families and you're also a passionate educator, then we would like to invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the play-based, child-directed educational program as part of SmartPlay Early Learners and lead educators to provide a safe, christian educational environment for the children to grow and to develop within an enriched My Time our Place curriculum.

This role is a casual position due to start as soon as is practicable.

About you

• You have a cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards).
• You possess excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• You hold a current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, CPR and Asthma certification and current working with children check.
• Hold the CHCPRT001 Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk.
• You’re confident in the use of technology.
• You have experience and knowledge of NQF, NQS and the EYLF.
• You will have a dynamic and outgoing personality.
• You will be highly motivated
• You’ll thrive when working collaboratively and when given the opportunity to show initiative.
• You have a servant heart and vibrant Christian faith.

SmartPlay employees can access a range of benefits including:

• Staff discount on any childcare gap fees for your child(ren) attending SmartPlay
• A attractive remuneration package which includes annual pay increases and superannuation entitlements
• Assisting in establishing a new Early Childhood Centre of Excellence
• Working in a small, positive and dedicated Christian team.