Outside School Hours Care Educator - Penrith

Camp Australia; Penrith; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECEC Worker Retention Grant

Exclusive savings via Flare Benefits

Competitive rates; no weekend work

Split shift allowances

Career growth & subsidised Diploma

Paid onboarding and training

Job summary

Camp Australia in Penrith is seeking Outside School Hours Care Educators to support before and after school programs and holiday care. You will deliver engaging, safe activities, help children grow, learn, and build lasting memories within a supportive school community.

Ideal candidates bring a childcare Diploma or are studying, hold a Working with Children Check, National Safety Training, and current First Aid/CPR certificates.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• Completed or studying a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check / Blue Card / Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 6:30 am-9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program for primary-aged children.
• Take part in daily activities for before/after school and holiday care.
• Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks and beverages.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Childcare knowledge

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Outside School Hours Care Educator - Penrith

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Camp Australia is looking for Educators to join our team in Penrith! As an educator with us, you'll be at the heart of all the fun and excitement, whether it's before school, after school, or during school holidays, you'll be the one helping children grow, learn and make lasting memories.

In this role, you'll maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program. Take part in daily activities for primary-aged children. Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks, and build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

OUR VALUES

Our values,Courage, Gratitude, Respect, Joy, and Belonging, guide everything we do and ensure a culture where everyone thrives.

BENEFITS

• We've been approved to offer the ECEC Worker Retention Grant. This means you'll receive an increase on top of your award hourly rate.
• Partnered with Flare Benefits for exclusive savings on fuel, groceries, tech, fashion, dining, entertainment, and more!
• Enjoy competitive rates with no weekend work required
• Receive split shift allowances when working Before School Care & After School Care, or attending team meetings outside of shifts
• Take advantage of career growth opportunities through internal promotions and study pathways, plus access subsidised Diploma qualifications for eligible staff
• Get paid for your onboarding and ongoing professional training and development

ABOUT YOU

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• You have completed, are studying, or are willing to study a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Working with Children Check / Blue Card / Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 6:30 am-9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

At Camp Australia, child safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities.We are a child safe organisation, committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where every child feels safe, respected and empowered. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm, and all our staff share the responsibility of upholding our strong child safeguarding culture.

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