The McDowall State School P&C Association OSHC is a busy service requiring energetic, passionate, and proactive educators to join our team.
McDowall OSHC is committed to the provision of a child-safe and high-quality program for all children and young people in our care. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be searched on the NQAITS prohibited persons register, which requires the candidate to provide McDowall OSHC with their full name and date of birth.
We are currently prioritising hiring qualified staff, or staff that have completed at least one year of full time study toward their ACECQA approved qualification and have the equivalent time of experience working with children over preschool age.
Approved qualifications include:
Early childhood, primary, secondary, or special education, etc.
Children's Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, School Aged Education and Care, or Education Support, etc.
Nursing, paramedicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diversional therapy, speech pathology, Behavioural science, Psychology, etc.
Creative Arts, Fine Arts, Drama, Music, etc.
Community Services, Human welfare studies and services, Youth Work, Disability work,
Sport and recreation, Outdoor recreation, etc.
The full list can be found on ACECQA's website here
Our casual educators must be available for a minimum of three afternoons per week, however more availability is considered favourably. Wages will be paid depending on qualifications and experience. Mornings are not guaranteed for our casual educators but may be available if desired depending on performance, availability, and the needs of the business.
Please note that unfortunately we do not need any educators who are only able to work during school holidays.
Your responsibilities include:
Deliver the Before, After and Vacation Care programs under the supervision and direction of the OSHC Manager, Assistant Coordinators, Educational Leader, and Lead Educator
Build a healthy relationship with children and their families and maintain interactive or active supervision of children in your care at all times
Assist in delivering the service in accordance with appropriate policies and standards
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all team members
Your qualifications:
Studying with relevant experience, or completed a qualification as per details above.
Working knowledge of current child care legislation, including the MTOP framework, the National Quality Laws and Regulations will be highly regarded and previous experience working with children, preferably primary school-aged children, is not essential if the candidate holds a suitable qualification, but will be highly regarded
Hold First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management certifications or willing to obtain
Hold a valid working with children Blue Card prior to commencement due to updated no card no start laws - please apply for your card prior to applying for this job.
Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday as follows:
Before School 6:30am to 8:30am. Shifts vary from 6:00am-9:15am
After School 2:30pm to 6:30pm. Shifts vary from 1:30pm-6:45pm
Vacation Care (School Holidays) 6:30am to 6:30pm. Shifts vary from 6:00am to 6:45pm.
Vacation care periods may have different shift requirements that can be negotiated.
Candidates who supply a cover letter will be highly regarded. Cover letters can include why you are interested in the position as well as outlining any information that is not explained within your resume - for example, a candidate applying from a different state may outline that they are relocating nearby.
