About the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program at Myrniong Primary School

Effective OSHC programs bring a wide range of benefits to children, families and communities. OSHC programs can boost academic performance, reduce risky behaviours, promote physical health and provide a safe, structured environments for the children of working parents. OSHC programs also support parents/carers to engage in training and/or employment.

The OSHC Educators will be responsible for establishing for providing care to school aged children, before school, after school and during holiday periods.

The OSHC Educators will support the OSHC Coordinator in delivering a program that is engaging and guided by the policies and procedures of the service. OSHC Educators will uphold the values of the school and deliver a program to the high standards of the School Council.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Experience working with School Aged Children

• willingness to establish and maintain positive parent and community relationships

• Experience in working with diverse children

• Ability to work within a team and embrace collaborative learning practices

• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Desirable

• Hold or be currently working towards a Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Children Services/Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care, Primary Education or equivalent.

• Senior First Aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010

• Anaphylaxis and Asthma management training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010

• Food Handling Licence or willingness to obtain one.

• Driver’s Licence.