OSHC Educator | Parklea

Gowrie NSW; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Free professional development through

Monthly and annual reward program and

Employee referral bonus for referring

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Retail discount program

Job summary

Gowrie NSW invites applications for an Early Childhood Educator to join our not-for-profit OSHC service at Gowrie NSW Parklea. You will support children in a safe, play-based setting and contribute to high-quality learning experiences for families across NSW and ACT.

Availability is for Monday to Thursday afternoons during term time and straight shifts during vacation care; you will work with a committed team to uphold Gowrie NSW's child safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services or currently working towards this qualification.
• Valid compliance certificates (e.g., WWCC, First Aid) are required.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, safe learning environment for children in our care.
• Communicate effectively with children and families to support development.
• Ensure compliance and safety requirements are met in daily operations.
• Assist with cleaning and food preparation as part of centre duties.

Education

Cert III/Diploma (Children's Services)

Job description

Introduction: 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.

Description

The Benefits For You

• Highly engaged and values aligned workforce
• Fitness Passport
• 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
• Retail discount program

About Gowrie NSW Parklea

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 Thursday afternoon shifts 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.)

Whether it's your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.

All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW's child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.