Catholicearlyedcare | Educator

Join the Our Lady of the Angels OSHC team and make a difference
Provide enriching before and after school care with engaging activities.
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27th November, 2024 We're excited to welcome enthusiastic and energetic educators to Our Lady of the Angels Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in Wavell Heights.
If you're passionate about helping primary school-aged children grow, learn, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Located on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Primary School, our OSHC service offers before school care, after school care, and vacation care for up to 165 children.

Our program is designed to nurture creativity, learning, and play.
Activities include craft, cooking, gardening, sports, group games, homework club, and free play.
We also provide healthy, nutritious breakfasts during before school care and tasty snacks during after school care, with occasional treats chosen by the children.

We need dedicated educators who are eager to create a positive, engaging, and fun atmosphere for kids.
Your role will be to support children in their development, ensuring they thrive in a happy and safe setting.

Daily Operations: Morning Session: All children are dropped off at our main building for the morning session.
Before the school bell rings, Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) children are walked to their classrooms, while Wavell State School children begin their walk to their school.
Afternoon Session: In the afternoons, we care for children in two distinct spaces – our senior building and our junior building.
Wavell State School children are collected from their school and walked over to our OLA campus.
Once all the children are at our service, we provide a wholesome afternoon tea and then engage them in various activities outlined in our educational program.
Responsibilities: Before School Care: Engage children in a positive and encouraging manner, providing a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
Ensure smooth transitions for OLA children to their classrooms and Wavell children to their school.
After School Care: Offer healthy snacks, supervise homework clubs, and provide stimulating activities in our senior and junior buildings.
Facilitate the collection of Wavell children and their safe transition to our OLA campus.
Vacation Care: Plan and implement exciting and diverse programs for all children, fostering a memorable and enriching experience during school breaks.
Job Requirements: Working towards a Cert III or Diploma qualification (ACECQA approved) is desirable.
Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
A passion for the education and care of school-aged children in a play-based environment.
Effective workplace communication skills.
Benefits: Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards
Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC's 130+ services, if desired.
Work-life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle.
Take advantage of a uniform allowance to boost professionalism and promote team cohesion.
Enjoy access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing a confidential support system prioritising your mental and emotional well-being.
Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies.
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable.

How to Apply: Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.

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