• Join a creative, supportive work culture for career growth and development
• Meaningful work, flexible hours. Contribute and thrive.
• Make a difference to the lives of children in a collaborative & supportive team
  

About the role

Join our team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) as a casual Educator and be a part of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children's growth. We are looking for passionate individuals with life experience and/or an interest to share in sports, art, music, drama, craft, coaching, or teaching to enrich the children's learning experiences.

As a member of our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) team, you'll enjoy multiple casual positions with up to 75 hours per fortnight, offering a variety of opportunities such as before and after school care and holiday (vacation care). At CRCS, there's room for growth within your career as you become an integral part of our friendly and professional team.

As a valued Educator, you'll find each day filled with excitement and dynamism, providing high-quality practices that foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for the children. Your role involves implementing diverse activities and programs, setting up both indoor and outdoor equipment, ensuring cleanliness and food preparation, as well as considerate supervision of the children.

We are seeking individuals with excellent people skills, high energy levels, and patience, who are dedicated to offering top-notch play-based care. Your satisfaction will come from helping children master new skills while ensuring they actively participate and enjoy their time.

At CRCS, we value creativity and welcome your input. Whether you have experience in OSHC, teaching, coaching, or are currently studying, we embrace your unique skills and offer a supportive environment for your growth and success. We are committed to your professional development through comprehensive learning and development programs.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of local children, we invite you to join our team at CRCS. Bring your special skills, passion, and enthusiasm, and experience a workplace that values your growth and success.

We look forward to hearing from you!

To be successful in this role, you should have the ability to engage children in activities appropriate to their interests and abilities, develop meaningful relationships with them, and demonstrate an understanding of the rights of the child and mandatory reporting obligations. A current Working with Children Check Registration (or willingness to obtain one) is essential.

Desirable experiences include studying towards a primary/early childhood education qualification, first aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training, as well as demonstrated understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, and Standards, and the Early Years Learning or My Time Our Place Framework.

CRCS also requires all employees 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 affect 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 Now" button and submit your resume and a short paragraph telling us why you are our special candidate who is suited to this role. We would love to hear from you!

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Ruth at [email protected], using the subject line: OSHC Educators - Snowy Monaro / Cooma enquiry via EthicalJobs.