• Meaningful work, flexible hours. Start now - multiple positions available!
• Great team environment and supportive organisational culture.
• Join our fabulous team and offer a valuable service to children in our community.

About the role

Join our friendly and professional team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) as a casual Educator. We are seeking individuals with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of School Age Education and Care, or equivalent qualifications. Bring your life experience in sports, art, craft, or coaching to enhance the children's learning.

At CRCS, we value your input and encourage creativity in our centre. Whether you have OSHC, teaching, or coaching experience, or are currently studying, we welcome you. Enjoy educating children in a relaxed environment within our supportive community.

Multiple casual positions are available, with up to 75 hours per fortnight, in our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program. Join us to provide high-quality education and care to children.

At CRCS, we support your career growth through comprehensive learning and development programs. Join our team and make a positive impact on local children's lives. Bring your special skills, whether in sports, art, craft, writing, or drama. Gain future qualifications while being welcomed by our professional and friendly team. Experience a workplace that values your growth and success.

As a valued Educator at CRCS, you will provide high-quality practices to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. Interact with and supervise children effectively while collaborating with the team to deliver exceptional education and care. Prioritize each child's unique strengths, needs, and interests, fostering a culture of safety.

If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you!

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of children
• Ability to develop strong and sustained relationships with children and able to demonstrate a clear picture of the child as a learner
• Demonstrated understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, Framework and Standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework or My Time Our Place Framework
• Understanding of work health and safety responsibilities both under the Work Health and Safety Law and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent recognised by ACECQA
• Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates

CRCS also requires all workers to:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
• Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
• Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Administrative support – all enrolment paperwork, fees etc done by our administration team.
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Discount on education and care program Services
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking organisation with a friendly and supportive management team

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• Mature age people
• People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high-quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a one page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Do you have questions about this role or would like a copy of the position description?

If so, please contact Emma-Jayne Peard at [email protected] using the subject line: Casual Educators - Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) enquiry via EthicalJobs or by calling 0428 269 367. Applications emailed to this email address will not be accepted.