About the Opportunity
We are seeking a permanent Part Time Educational Leader to join our service. This role will also require you to work in the Person in Day to Day Charge position. This role will give you the opportunity to work together with families, children and fellow educators to provide programs in the best interests of the children and their needs. You will be pivotal in developing our children's life long love of learning and have the ability to build a strong rapport with our families, educators and community.
About the service
We are a part of the Sienna Catholic Primary School and have been operating for over 10 years. Our service is very active within the community and the children and staff are encouraged to be involved in many projects. We provide before school care, after school care and vacation care to up to 60 children.
Our OSHC aims to provide high quality care for all children. The service program is reflective of the current framework – My Time Our Place, extending and enriching children’s wellbeing and development in a school age care setting.
Children are supported to participate in a range of play and leisure experiences. Our program reflects children’s need to practice social skills, solve problems, be challenged and learn life skills based on their individual interests and abilities.
The staff at Sienna OSHC are dedicated to providing a stimulating, safe and caring environment for the children.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and deliver a high quality, inclusive, educational program.
2. Following our events calendar to ensure all children have the opportunity to participate in the program and special events.
3. Support children to grow and develop and are committed to seeing them learn and have fun in a happy, safe and nurturing environment.
4. Participate in professional and personal development.
5. Promote the service within the local community in accordance with Catholic Early EdCare’s expectations and educational philosophy.
Job Requirements:
6. Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualification recognised by ACECQA
7. Experience working as an Educational Leader or PIDTDC would be preferable
8. First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
9. Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
The Benefits:
10. A competitive hourly Part Time rate depending on qualifications and experience
11. Uniform allowances
12. Before and After School Care shifts available giving you more time for study, family or fun providing greater work life balance.
13. Opportunity to maximise your hours across a number of service locations
14. Ability to create professional relationships within the school and wider community
15. Access to Employee Assistance Program
16. A supportive management team who work together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable.