OSHC Fun Squad Educator - Safe, Engaging Kids

PCYC Queensland; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Free PCYC gym membership

Up to 15% discount on PCYC services

Volunteer day every year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Online learning management system

Job summary

PCYC Mareeba is looking for an Outside School Hours Care Educator to join the Fun Squad. You will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children, supervising activities and working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, enjoyable programs.

No formal qualifications are required for this role, but a Certificate III is relevant for qualified Educators. First Aid/CPR is desirable, and some services may require a driver’s licence and related cards.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are prerequisites for this position.
• Qualified Educators require a Minimum Certificate III qualification in an area relevant to working with children.
• Experience working within the Fun Squad or long day care sector (desirable).
• Ability to respond to the needs of children to ensure high quality fun meets agreed standards.
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain) (desirable).
• In some services, hold a light rigid or medium rigid driver’s licence, eligible to obtain an RDA (if undertaking Bus Driving duties).
• Hold a Queensland Transport Driver’s Authorisation Card (if undertaking Bus Driving duties).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children.
• Interact with and supervise children while working as a team to deliver high quality, seriously fun programs.
• Acknowledge and support the unique strengths, needs and interests of each child.
• Foster a culture of safety and safeguarding in line with PCYC Queensland values.
• Contribute to a respectful, positive atmosphere and community impact.

Skills

Fun Squad experience

Respond to children's needs

First Aid & CPR

Driver's licence

Qld Transport Card

Education

Certificate III in an area relevant to working with children

Job description

PCYC Mareeba is looking for an Outside School Hours Care Educator to join the Fun Squad. You will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children, supervising activities and working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, enjoyable programs.

No formal qualifications are required for this role, but a Certificate III is relevant for qualified Educators. First Aid/CPR is desirable, and some services may require a driver’s licence and related cards.