OOSH Educator in Rutherford

• Tillys Play and Development Centre – Rutherford NSW
• Join Our Passionate Team at Tillys Play and Development Centre at Rutherford

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic OOSH Educator?

If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to become a part of our family-owned business that has been providing exceptional care and education for children aged birth to 12 years since 1994.

With over 350 passionate Educators spread across the Hunter, Maitland, Newcastle, and Port Stephens regions, we take immense pride in delivering high-quality services to our community.

We are currently looking for a qualified OOSH Educator to join our team who is excited and passionate about OOSH and school age care.

We are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards and maintaining an environment that promotes the safeguarding of all children, as an educator in our service, you'll play a vital role in promoting the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children alongside our dedicated team.

The position is a variety of split shifts across 5 days per week - various hours

At Tillys Play and Development Centres, we truly value our team members, and we are excited to offer you a rewarding career with a host of benefits and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Here's what we have in store for you

• Competitive Remuneration: We believe in recognising the value of your skills and dedication and pay above award wages.
• Continuous Learning: You'll have the opportunity to participate in paid professional development programs, including curriculum training, critical reflection forums, and more.
• Inspiring
• Work

Environment: Our management structure is supportive, fostering a friendly and nurturing work environment that encourages personal and professional development.

We prioritize play-based learning, uphold the highest standards of care, and believe in building inclusive and supportive relationships with the children and their families.

• Career

Progression: At Tillys, we value your potential and offer career progression opportunities, empowering you to advance in your field and contribute significantly to the children's development.

• Tech-Enabled

Curriculum: We provide digital programming platforms and equip each room with laptops, computers, and i Pads, ensuring a seamless and interactive learning experience.

• Health and Well-being: We care about your well-being and offer discounted gym memberships and a range of Westpac workplace benefits.
• Supportive

Community: Join a team of like-minded and passionate individuals who share your love for Early Years learning and development.

Together, we create a strong partnership with families and the community, promoting an enriching learning environment for all.

• Perks and Incentives: You'll enjoy a 20% staff discount on childcare fees, complimentary uniforms, an annual resource budget, and an employee referral bonus program.
• Daily Cleaners - We understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment for our children, we have daily cleaners in each of our centres who have pride in their work and share our commitment to excellence.

• Tillys Maintenance Team - Keeping Our Spaces Safe and Functional!

At Tillys Play and Development Centres, we recognise the importance of providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our children to thrive.

Our dedicated Maintenance Team plays a crucial role in ensuring that our centres are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally sound, creating an optimal setting for learning and play.

• Your Essential Requirements and Key Responsibilities
• To be considered for this position, you should hold a minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• You must have a strong commitment to child safety - A zero tolerance to harm or risk of harm to all children and commitment to a culture of reporting harm or risk of harm to all children.
• Experience programming and planning for school age children in an OOSH setting including assessing needs and interests, setting objectives, fostering engagement, designing, implementing, and evaluating intentional and spontaneous experiences.
• You should possess a Current Working with Children Check NSW, along with First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates and current Child Protection Training.
• Your passion for Out of School Hours Care should shine through, aligned with Tillys' values of professionalism, high-quality care, inclusive and supportive relationships, unique learning environments, and play-based learning.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time Our Place Framework (MTOP) is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are expected to maintain a high professional standard.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a positive impact on young lives and contributing to a warm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on any experience they may have working with children. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees.

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