Seeking dedicated OSHC Educational Leader for Craigslea Outside School Hours Care

Join Craigslea State School OSHC as an Educational Leader to positively influence children's lives through play and leisure. Bring your passion for education to a dynamic setting where every day is an adventure. As part of our OSHC team, you'll shape young minds and create lasting memories.

About Craigslea OSHC

Craigslea OSHC is a 160-place facility managed by the school's P&C. The service offers before school care, after school care, and vacation care. Children engage in structured indoor and outdoor activities, create their own games, and participate in incursions, excursions, and externally facilitated activities, such as art, break dancing, and drama classes. We provide a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment so that children (and their parents) love coming to OSHC.

Your Impact

In this exciting role, you'll get to promote learning in a fun and supportive environment, sparking curiosity and creativity with different activities. You'll help build confidence and development in kids, forming positive relationships with them and their families. As a key member of the Service Leadership Team, you’ll lead and develop our Educators and support the coordinator in maintaining a high-quality service. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have a nurturing, enthusiastic attitude, this is the perfect chance for you!

About you

A Diploma in Children's Service or equivalent

Previous experience as an Educational Leader, in either a Long Day Care or OSHC environment

Current First Aid and CPR certificate (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis management)

Completed Child Protection Training from a Registered Training Organisation (stand-alone unit or as part of a recently completed Certificate III or Diploma)

Valid Working with Children Check – Blue Card

Available Monday – Friday (BSC 6.30am – 9.15am, ASC 1.30pm – 6.00pm, Vacation Care 6.30am – 6.00pm)

About the Educational Leader Role

Plan, prepare and implement weekly programs

Support Educators with the implementation of the program and documentation

Foster a positive working relationship with parents, families, staff and community

Advise families about the program, policies and procedures when required

Provide professional leadership and development to our Educators

Act as the Responsible Person when required

Assist in administrative tasks

Why Craigslea OSHC

Experience the joy of making a real difference in children’s lives

Join a passionate team committed to creating a nurturing environment

Grow personally and professionally in a supportive community

We run above the required staff to child ratio

Christmas and New Years off (centre closed for 2 weeks)

Uniforms supplied

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

People leadership and development

A workplace that values your well-being and promotes a positive work life balance

Excellent workplace culture with a supportive management team

Paid Blue Card and First Aid/CPR Certificate

Ready for an inspiring journey? Apply now at Craigslea OSHC! Send your resume and a cover letter explaining your suitability to Kylie at [email protected].