St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.
We are currently seeking a qualified OOSH Educator / Responsible Person to join our well-established service at Waratah.
This opportunity will be available on a permanentpart-time basis working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
As an OOSH Educator you are expected to be an active member of a team which provides high quality childhood education and care to children.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Experience in an OOSH service.
Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories.
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting.
Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices.
Ability to maintain high level of understanding and respectful relationships with parents, carers, children and young people to address the needs of Indigenous communities and families on the wellbeing of their children.
QUALIFICATIONS
An approved Certificate III or Certificate IV in School Age Education level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations;
Current First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training;
Working with Children Check verification number.
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
