About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

About the role:

A unique leadership opportunity is available for a Person in Charge within our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team at Legana. We are seeking an experienced and responsible educator to support the program in a role where you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, participate in the bus run, and have allocated program planning time. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced educator to take the next step in their career.

We are seeking Educators who hold a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care; however, we encourage applications from those who are experienced within the OSHC space and encourage opportunities for professional development. This role will be working 20-24 hours over 4 days per week, and requires availability from Monday to Friday. Availability to be rostered for split shifts from 6:30 to 9:00 am, and 2:30 to 6:30 pm is essential; this will be compensated with a split-shift allowance.

Duties:

Develop a highly cooperative relationship with all staff members to ensure a consistently caring and smoothly operating service

Model and encourage educators to develop and maintain respectful and equitable relationships with each child

Provide leadership and positive support for educators and model appropriate skills for other service staff and students

You must have:

Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care OR equivalent experience in an OSHC role

Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain

Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Benefits:

Accrued time off

Staff children in care discount - 50% off the gap fee

On-the-job coaching & professional development

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

How to apply:

Click APPLY now, or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Applications will only be accepted via Seek.

Please send your application as soon as possible, as shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.