Educator - outside of school hours care (Dubbo)

Educator - outside of school hours care (Dubbo)

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

Our Service | The Role: Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre is a community based not-for-profit organisation that operates five Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) services inDubbo. Our Services cares for mixed school age children up to year 6. The Educator role requires the active supervision of children, in a caring environment, doing various programmed activities such as arts & crafts, sporting activities, games, along with the preparation & distribution of afternoon tea and cleaning duties.

This role requires a strong commitment to child safety, including upholding and maintaining a child-safe environment, and adherence to mandatory reporting obligations. We are seeking enthusiastic and caring persons to work as Educators at our after school care services. The position is casual with permanent part-time hours available in the future for the right applicant.

Hours are Monday to Friday from 2.30pm-6pm (depending on the service and roster) during the term. Additional hours may be available during school holidays for vacation care and for before school care during school terms.

Selection Criteria

You:

• over 18 years old
• Working with Children's Check (WWCC) clearance, or willing to obtain before commencement
• be willing to undertake a national criminal police check
• no qualifications required, however be willing to complete mandatory Child Safety training (Geccko) and induction training prior to commencement.
• be willing to undertake additional training, such as first aid, safe food handling, child protection training, on-the-job/in-house training.
• be available to work from 2.30pm
• 6pm weekdays.
• have a genuine interest in working with children and supporting their growth and development.
• ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• reliable and has a positive attitude.
• previous experience working with children is highly desirable, but not essential.

What we can offer you:

• Pay rates in accordance with Children’s Services Award 20110
• Semi-flexible hours and/or rotational roster for the right candidate
• Tax savings.

As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) we can offer some employees salary sacrifice options for general living expenses (conditions apply, for part-time and full-time employees only)

• Opportunities and training for leadership roles, including relief centre supervisor / responsible person
• Professional development opportunities including free annual first aid training
• Uniform
• Free flu shot
• Friendly and supportive management and head office team.

Award: Children's Services Award, Level 2 Educator (or higher if a qualified educator) Pay rate: $37.11 gross per hour casual rate + superannuation.

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