OSHC Casual Educator - Bossley Park

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment assistance program

Retail discount program

Ongoing Professional Development

Extensive career opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd. in Bossley Park, NSW, is seeking an enthusiastic OSHC Coordinator to lead and support a dedicated team delivering safe before- and after-school care.

You will design engaging programs, observe and reflect on activities, and strengthen connections with families and the school community. Join a not-for-profit, values-driven team that offers ongoing professional development, staff discounts, extensive career opportunities, and a supportive culture that

Qualifications

• Qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care desirable.
• OSHC experience desirable.
• Certificate of training in Child Protection desirable.
• Full first-aid certificate desirable.
• NSW Working with Children check required.
• GECCKO safety training/GECCKO registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe OSHC service for staff and children in an all-inclusive professional team environment.
• Support the design and implementation of engaging educational programs with observations and reflection journals.
• Create opportunities to share children's participation and engagement in programs with families.
• Maintain strong relationships with families and the school community.
• Provide high-quality care and supervision for children before school and after school care.
• Support children's social, emotional and physical development through play, recreation and meaningful experiences.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children is maintained at all times.
• Follow SCECS policies, procedures and the National Quality Framework requirements.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, carers, school staff and colleagues.
• Assist with setting up and packing down activities, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring equipment is safely stored.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Actively participate in professional development and ongoing learning.
• Uphold SCECS's commitment to child safety and protection and report any concerns in accordance with relevant policies and legislation.

Education

Early Childhood Education and Care qualification

Job description

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd – Bossley Park NSW

About Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS)

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is anot-for-profit organisationdedicated to supporting children and families within our Catholic schools and parishes. SCECS delivers high-quality education and care while fostering strong connections within the Catholic community. By joining SCECS, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a positive impact.

Why join our team?

• A dedicated Coordinator and Regional Officer and team to guide and support you.
• Employment assistance program for ongoing wellbeing, and retail discount program for all of SCECS staff.
• Ongoing Professional Development to reach your professional and personal goals.
• Extensive career opportunities in a growing team and company.
• An inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• A great work-life balance where you can make a difference.

The Role

With a genuine passion for childcare, you will be compassionate and friendly and possess the ability to interact with children positively and productively.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide a safe OSHC service for staff and children in an all-inclusive professional team environment
• Support the design and implementation of engaging educational programs with observations and reflection journals
• Create opportunities to share children’s participation and engagement in programs with families
• Maintain strong relationships with families and the school community
• Provide high-quality care and supervision for children before school and after schoolcare
• Support children's social, emotional and physical development through play, recreation and meaningful experiences.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children is maintained at all times.
• Follow SCECS policies, procedures and the National Quality Framework requirements.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, carers, school staff and colleagues.
• Assist with setting up and packing down activities, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring equipment is safely stored.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Actively participate in professional development and ongoing learning.
• Uphold SCECS's commitment to child safety and protection and report any concerns in accordance with relevant policies and legislation.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• A qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Desirable)
• Previous work experience in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)(Desirable)
• Hold a certificate of training in Child Protection(Desirable)
• Full first-aid certificate(Desirable)
• Hold an NSW Working with Children check (Required)
• Completed the mandatory national child safety training via GECCKO.Register GECCKO(Required)

Applicants must havecurrent and valid working rightsin Australia

We are a child safe organisation and we are committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, aWorking with Children Checkis required before commencement.