Freshwater State School OSHC is looking for an additional Educational Leader to join the most innovative OSHC team in the business! Do you have the personality and passion to autonomously lead in a workplace environment that challenges societal norms and aims to continuously grow and improve on widely accepted concepts of quality childcare?
About you:
* Emotionally intelligent and assertive person who is able to differentiate their communication style to facilitate high levels of success for children and team members. Someone who possess a growth mindset and is approachable creating a safe space for team members and children to learn from their mistakes.
* Reflective practitioner with an eagerness to find creative solutions to overcome challenges as they arise, implementing them with enthusiasm and artistic flare. A problem solver who will ensure the services program does not remain stagnant but rather evolves to support the needs of all children.
* Supportive role model well versed in collaborating with neurodivergent team members and children to foster an environment where they feel accepted along with their superpowers. Someone who believes a strengths-based approach, viewing team members and children for the individual skills they bring to the table.
* Authentic leader who can positively receive constructive feedback and explain decision making choices clearly and effortlessly. A person who demonstrates natural organisational skills and is a strong advocate for the benefits of technology free, nature and risk play on children’s development and learning.
It is a requirement of this position for you to be technologically literate and hold a current Blue Card and hold or be working towards a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education related field.
About the Job:
As the educational leader, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing positive outcomes for children and families. Your leadership will empower educators to create an environment that supports children in developing a strong sense of confidence, creativity, and active engagement in learning. Collaborating closely with educators, you'll provide support to deliver a quality program focused on nurturing children's social and emotional skills. Guiding the implementation of educational programs and ensuring alignment with learning frameworks will be key aspects of your role. Additionally, you'll lead efforts to deepen understanding of play-based learning, cultivate a culture of inquiry and reflection, and empower our team to excel in guiding children toward positive behaviour outcomes. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
About Us:
“I have been a parent of OSHC for 7+ years and continued to be amazed at the support and pride the educators take in caring for children. Their communication and attention to detail in the nuanced changes in my children’s behaviour and emotions often meant that they were catching challenges before I had noticed them. They were a safe and nurturing space for my child while they navigated their autism diagnosis and community for myself as I learnt and grew as a parent. Freshwater OSHC feels like a home away from home, proven by my child’s threats to come back and work as an educator now they are in High School. I honestly can’t thank them enough.” - Parent
“The work-family culture amongst colleagues has exceed all previous experiences and expectations in the childcare industry, I come to ‘work’ every day and get to spend the whole day with my family... it honestly is such a beautiful place to be.” - Educator
“Our OSHC is the best because I feel safe and cared for.” - Child
“The educators are super friendly and make me feel at home at OSHC.” - Child
“Freshwater OSHC is a great workplace environment. It allows each educator to bring their unique methods of building connections with our diverse range of children and their behaviour complexities. This uniqueness brings an efficient program delivery to our service, as the program caters to the strengths, backgrounds, and diversities of each Educator and child.” - Educator
“I have worked in many different OSHCs over the years and never have I felt so valued, supported and cared for. The entire team works respectfully with unity and genuine care for each other and the beautiful children that we care for. Every educator that I have spoken with says that Freshwater OSHC is the best job that they have ever had. There is an abundance of laughter, empathy and flexibility at this amazing service.” - Educator
“The OSHC educators like different things which makes it fun because I get to play different activities”. - Child
“Our OSHC is a space for my child to learn, develop, connect and grow. Freshwater OSHC is a unique environment as it offers loose parts play and a place for children to just be children, to climb trees, use their imagination and find themselves and who they are. My son has formed great friendship circles and has made great connections with several educators who he looks up to and seeks their advice and guidance.” - Parent
“Freshwater OSHC is an amazingly supportive and encouraging workplace. The management team go above and beyond to make you feel valued, seen and acknowledged.; and as a result, my emotional and spiritual growth has been immense. I feel so blessed and grateful to have been given the opportunity to work here.” - Educator
How to Apply:
This position is available for an immediate start. Please apply with a current resume and cover letter detailing why you are the right person for the job. Should you have any further questions regarding the role or simply want to stop by the service to see what we are about please contact Alana Porsbro at **********@