Childcare Jobs - OSHC Coordinators/Educators, Part Time - Communities at Work Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service, Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains ACT, Australia

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators - Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service

Are you passionate about working with children? Join Canberra’s largest Children’s Services provider and become part of our inclusive team. 

About the Roles

Communities at Work is Canberra’s largest Children’s Services provider, operating numerous Early Childhood Education Centres and Out of School Hours Care services across Canberra. Our services are dedicated to providing safe and nurturing environments that promotes children’s wellbeing and inspires a love of learning. 

We currently have opportunities for Casual and Part time Before and After School Care educators at Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service.

The role of an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator is to provide quality support to children in before and after school care. The role works alongside a team of educators to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to families, as well as maintaining strong partnerships with the school. 

The role will also provide you with the opportunity to work within our School Holiday Programs, supporting children to enjoy exciting and fun experiences during school holiday breaks.

Working hours are

• between 7am - 9am in the mornings, and from 2pm - 6pm in the afternoons, 5 days per week, and 
• between 7.30 – 6pm during school holidays.

Educators working hours vary during operational times.

About the Centre

Isabella Plains Early Childhood Service is located within the Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and provides quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years in our Early Childhood Service, as well as OSHC to children from Preschool to Year 2.\"

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Hold and maintain current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Ability to travel to the location/s.
• Reliable and consistent availability for shifts.
• Must be aged 17 years and above.
• Senior First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain this certification.

About You

As an Educator, you will 

• Prioritise the health and safety of the children in care.
• Support the needs of children which includes, but not limited to, engaging in their play and leisure within an intentional approach to their care and well-being.
• Actively participate in teamwork and support a positive culture in a diverse work environment. 
• Contribute to the development of a creative and innovative program for the children to engage within.

What’s in it for you

• An above Award wage of $25.89 per hour (permanently contracted employment) with additional casual loading allowance (Casual employment), plus superannuation as per Communities at Work Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay.
• Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.
• At the commencement of service, access discounted childcare fees for your own child(ren) where applicable.
• Grow your career with professional development, training and mentoring with the 5-time winner of Large Employer of the Year award at the ACT Training Awards.
• Enjoy multiple benefits e.g active lifestyle reimbursements, study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.
• Receive personal guidance and support through our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Receive an additional 5 days of paid personal leave per annum, which makes it a total of 15 days of paid personal leave per annum (pro-rata for permanently contracted staff).
• Make a difference and change lives in the Canberra community as part of Canberra\\\'s largest community organisation.

About Communities at Work

Communities at Work is Canberra\'s largest not-for-profit community organisation and the largest provider of early education and care services in the region. Our surplus-for-purpose philosophy enables us to invest every dollar we earn right back into the local community. Our focus is on enriching lives today and shaping better futures tomorrow.

We are the five-time winner of the \"Large Employer of the Year\" award at the ACT Training Awards (2019 to 2023) which demonstrates our commitment to excellence in training, professional development, and career progression of our people.

With over 40 years of experience in the ACT and Capital Region, our people help us deliver a wide range of high-quality education and community services that support positive educational outcomes, assist in alleviating hardship, enhance the quality of life and lead to positive social change in the Canberra community.

How to Apply

Click APPLY, be sure to include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 

For a confidential discussion contact the People, Culture and Wellness team on 02 6293 6545. 

Communities at Work encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, mature-aged workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.