Oosh Educator / Responsible Person - Maitland And Cessnock Regions

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offers assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

The Benefits

• Benefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $28.81 - $36.57 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
• Flexibility: Part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
• 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
• $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

We are currently seeking OOSH Assistants and Educators who are also willing to be a Responsible Person to join the teams at several of our successful and well-established services across the Maitland and Cessnock Regions. These opportunities will be offered on a permanent part-time basis, working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs. The locations include Maitland, Cessnock, Abermain and Branxton. You must be available to work afternoon shifts at least twice a week.

As an OOSH Educator / Assistant and Responsible Person, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising children's play, ensuring their physical safety while promoting and guiding positive behaviour
• Assisting in developing and implementing programs that offer a diverse range of experiences to promote children's independence, social skills, learning, and development.

Skills and Experiences

• Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories
• Experience in an OOSH service (desirable)

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate IV in School Age Education as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority or be studying towards an early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (desirable)
• Food Handler Basics Training (desirable)

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.