About AOSHC:

Ainslie Out of School Hours Care is a not-for-profit Out of School Hours Care service located on the grounds of Ainslie School in the suburb of Braddon.

We provide professional and high-quality education and care for up to 120 school aged children (5 to 12 years) every day in a well-resourced centre. Our service operates Before and After School Care during term time and Vacation Care during the school holidays.

The Role:

Ainslie Out of School Hours Care is looking to hire motivated and reliable Educators on a casual basis to join our team, with working hours able to be negotiated for the right applicants. We are looking for the following:

· Qualified Educators: This is an applicant with a minimum of one year of experience working directly with children and a minimum of one year of tertiary study.

· Non-Qualified Educators: This is an applicant who is interested in working with children but may not have direct experience or tertiary qualifications.

As an Educator you will:

· Assist in delivering high-quality, educational, safe, and fun programs.

· Align our programs with the 'My Time Our Place' framework.

· Communicate and engage with children, families, and team members positively and respectfully.

· Identify and respond to children and young people at risk.

· Support the development of children in our care.

· Assist with administrative tasks.

· Supervise children and ensure their safety.

· Perform light cleaning duties.

· Prepare breakfast and afternoon tea.

· Attend monthly staff meetings.

Our ideal candidate will be required for Before School Care from 7:20am-9:20am and After School Care from 2:30pm-6:00pm. The candidate will be available for a minimum of two shifts per week during these times. There will be the opportunity for more hours during our upcoming Winter Vacation Care Program.

Selection Criteria:

We invite applications from passionate and excited individuals who are:

· Motivated.

· Able to take initiative.

· Strong leaders and have communication skills.

· Able to work team as a team member.

· Able to manage time effectively.

· Punctual.

· Approachable.

· Able to consult with other educators.

· Passionate and genuinely interested in working with children.

We will offer:

· A warm and inviting centre with supportive staff

· Above award wages

· Career advancement, training and development opportunities.

· Employee Assistance Program

Essential Requirements:

· Working with Vulnerable People Registration

· Minimum 2 days availability per week

· For the Qualified Position: A Minimum 1 year of tertiary studies and minimum 1 year of experience working with children.

Highly Desirable:

· Previous work or volunteer experience with children

· First Aid Certificate and CPR

· Asthma Management Certificate

· Anaphylaxis Management Certificate

· Knowledge of the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Learning Framework for School Aged Children.

· Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

How to Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter introducing yourself and a resume with detailed previous employment. Applicants must be willing to provide details of at least two referees.

Should you have any further questions about this position or would like to apply, please contact our management team on :[email protected] or call: 0492 951 129.