Qualified OSHC Educators

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Para Vista is seeking enthusiastic OSHC Educators to join the Imagination OSHC team. Flexible casual shifts, engaging activities for children aged 6-12, and a welcoming, safe environment are offered.

You'll plan and run before-school, after-school and vacation care, support children with additional needs, and build positive relationships with students, families and staff, while following school policies.

Qualifications

• A qualification for working with children over preschool age in South Australia.
• Experience with children aged 6–12 years.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Food Handling Training (desirable).
• First Aid in Educational and Child Care Setting (desirable).
• RAN (Responding to Abuse and Neglect) training.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Flexibility for casual shifts (morning/afternoon).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Support children with additional needs to participate fully in the program.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of before-school, after-school and vacation care.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with children, families, staff, and the broader school community.
• Adhere to the School's policies and procedures, including food handling, child protection, and safety standards.
• Foster an environment where children feel safe, valued, and included, aligned with the School's vision and values.
• Contribute to day-to-day OSHC centre operations and ensure activities align with the School's ethos.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Working with Children Check (SA)

Job description

Join a supportive school community, enjoy flexible casual shifts and help create fun, inclusive experiences for children aged 6-12.

Are you energetic, caring and passionate about creating a place where children feel happy, included and supported? Good Shepherd Lutheran School is looking for enthusiastic OSHC Educators to join its Imagination OSHC teamin Para Vista. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced educators, those currently studying a relevant qualification, or people looking to build their experience working with school-aged children.

Good Shepherd is an Early Learning to Year 6 school and part of a network of more than 85 Lutheran schools across Australia. Its Imagination OSHC Service is located on-site and is an important part of the wider school community, providing before-school, after-school and vacation care for children from Foundation to Year 6.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside the OSHC team, you'll help create an engaging, welcoming and safe environment where children can relax, have fun and connect.

You will:

• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Support children with additional needs to participate fully in the program
• Assist with the day-to-day running of before-school, after-school and vacation care
• Develop positive, professional relationships with children, families, staff, and the broader school community
• Adhere to the School's policies and procedures, including food handling, child protection, and safety standards
• Foster an environment where children feel safe, valued, and included, aligned with the School's vision and values
• Help maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment
• Complete required records and follow relevant child safety, food handling and school procedures.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the OSHC centre, ensuring all activities align with Good Shepherd Lutheran School's Vision, Values, and Learning Principles

About you

Most importantly, you'll genuinely enjoy working with children and bring a positive, encouraging and approachable attitude to each shift.

You will have:

• A qualification for working with children over preschool age in South Australia
• Experience working with children 6-12 years old
• Current Working with Children Check
• Food Handling Training (desirable)
• First Aid in Educational and Child Care Setting (desirable)
• RAN (Responding to Abuse and Neglect) training
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven ability to develop positive professional relationships with students, staff and parents
• Passion to support all students to achieve their potential
• Flexible casual shifts - work mornings, afternoons or a combination
• Perfect for students studying education, teaching or a related field
• Join a supportive and collaborative school community
• Gain valuable hands-on experience working with children aged 6-12
• Make a genuine difference by helping children feel safe, included and valued
• Receive ongoing support from school staff across leadership, compliance and inclusion

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

480 Students
28 TeachingStaff
31 Non-Teaching Staff