Educator
Organisation
St Francis of Assisi OSHC
Closing date
16.09.2022
Primary role
OSHC worker
Position type
Casual
Location
Mill Park
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
At St. Francis of Assisi, we are very fortunate to have an extensive, inclusive and fully accredited Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program with Vacation Care. Our program boasts an environment that is inclusive of children of all abilities, and uses the interests of the children and their families as the foundation for our weekly themes and activities.
Our partnerships with families and rapport with the children ensure that our program’s activities are child-centred and are founded on the individual needs and interests of the children. Children can participate in both active and passive activities, in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Activities include arts and crafts, creative construction spaces, active sports, reading corners and homework club.We endeavour to achieve best practice in all aspects of our program, striving to create a caring, stimulating and positive environment for all children.We are looking for an educator who is passionate, dedicated and hands on to work with children in our Centre.
Work Days of the Role
Mon - Fri
Hours of Work of the Role
varying shifts between these hours; Before School Care: 6.40-9.00 am After School Care: 3.00-6.00pm Vacation Care – up to 5 hours.
Description
Job description:
- Assist in the planning, implementation and critical reflection of a stimulating and diverse program relevant to the developmental needs of children attending the service including those with additional needs.
- Use resources effectively
- Establish and apply appropriate guidelines that encourage positive behaviour
- Facilitate effective interaction between groups and individuals
- Administer procedures that ensure the health and safety of those using the program
- Implement daily activities
- Report observations of individuals or groups of children for planning purposes.
- Operate the program within the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
- Assist with the preparation of meals for the children (breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks, afternoon tea, and lunch when required).
- Ensuring all areas are clean, tidy and safe at all times
- Ensuring that the cleaning schedules, safety checks and temperature log charts are maintained
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to commencement of each shift, BSC AND ASC to ensure you are ready to begin on time
- All educators are accountable and must ensure that all OH & S guidelines are followed
Qualifications
- Completed Certificate III or higher in Children’s services or equivalent
- A current Employee WWCC (or willing to obtain)
- Child Protection Training (or willing to obtain)
Requirements
WWCC
Industrial Agreement/Award
Children’s Services Award 2010
