Part time OSHC Diploma Educator (Maternity Leave Cover up to 14 Aug 2020) -EOI Internal Only

Job No: PiiiIW05640

Location: OSHC - Inner West

Employment Status: Temporary Part-Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 CST

About the role

Responsible to work as an active member of a team in providing high quality care in the Outside School Hours Care Centre, within Council’s Children and Family Services.  This includes:

• Work as a TAFE  qualified educator in an Outside School Hours Care Centre for up to 75 primary school children during school terms and school holiday care.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an innovative and reflective middle childhood program that meets the ‘My Time Our Place’ school age care framework.
• Assume the role and responsibilities of a Certified Supervisor in the absence of the Centre Coordinator and Nominated Supervisor.
• Assist the Centre Coordinator to ensure the service meets the OSHC National Standards in relation to staff ratios and meets the National Quality Standard and all requirements of the National Law and Regulations.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, families and community.
• Contribute to a collaborative teamwork approach and work as an active member within the Children and Family Services team to provide high quality care for all children using the centre. 

This position is for 26 hrs per week.  Part-Time hours are spread over Monday - Friday during a school term.  Additional hours up to 38 hours per week may be available during vacation care.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Salary

$29.61 p/hour - $33.16 p/hour + super   

Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Primary Education or OOSH at Associate Diploma level.
2. Current first aid certificate; and completion of approved course/s in anaphylaxis and asthma management.
3. Experience working in a position of responsible person in an approved service
4. Completed Statement of attainment CHCPRT001 or CCHILD401B
5. Must be over 18 years of age
6. Demonstrated experience working with children aged 5 – 12 years (school aged) and demonstrated ability to program effectively for 5-12 years olds.
7. Working knowledge and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate and inclusive OSHC programs; and working knowledge of the ‘My Time Our Place’ school age care framework.
8. Demonstrated working knowledge of and capacity to apply the current legislation governing OSHC services, including National Quality Standard, National Law and Regulations; OSHC National Standards and NSW child protection legislative requirements.
9. Proven ability and commitment to work as part of a team.
10. Able to interact respectfully with parents, children and stakeholders.
11. Proven ability to apply a professional and ethical approach to all aspects of work.
12. Proven verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to provide leadership and professional support where appropriate.
14. Knowledge of and capacity to apply EEO, WH&S and Environmental Management principles in the workplace. 

Enquiries

Coordinator Middle Childhood Services - Rochelle Payne on (02) 9335 2144

Eligibility to Apply

This expression of interest is open to Inner West Council Staff only.

Closing Date

Sunday 30 June 2019, at 11:30pm

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

To apply for this role, please click on the pink Apply for this job button. Please complete the questions listed - once done, on the following page you'll be asked to add your resume. At this stage of the process, depending on the position you are applying, we may also ask for a range of documents such as copies of your qualification(s), working with children checks, licences/tickets, drawings/examples. Therefore please make sure you have these ready before you apply.