OSHC Educator | Blacktown South

Gowrie NSW; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development through Gowie

Reward program

Tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Blacktown South is seeking an enthusiastic early childhood educator to join our after-school program. You will support children with engaging activities, maintain a safe, inclusive environment, and handle light paperwork and food preparation as required.

Availability Monday to Friday 2:30pm–5:30pm during term time and full shifts in school holidays. We welcome applicants with Certificate III/Diploma in Children’s Services and current compliance certificates.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Excellent communication with children, families, and team members.
• Compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support children in after-school activities.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with light paperwork, cleaning and food preparation as required.

Skills

Passion for children

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III/Diploma (Children’s Services)

Job description

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

The Benefits for You

• Highly engaged and values aligned workforce
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW education hub
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators
• Employee assistance program
• Free flu vaccinations

About Gowrie NSW Blacktown South

We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value in creating a safe, play-based environment for children to thrive. We consider a friendly team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to be part of a committed and engaged team.

Availability to work Monday to Friday from 2.30pm - 5.30pm as required during the school term and straight shifts during vacation care.

Your Impact

Our passionate team of educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in our care whilst ensuring they also have fun. Your excellent communication skills and genuine interest in supporting little people to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.

You will also need to ensure compliance and safety requirements are met, do some paperwork and assist with cleaning and food preparation.

About you

• Have a passion for working with children
• Preferably have Certificate III or Diploma (Children’s Services) or are working towards this or a similar qualification
• Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.