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 an OOSH Assistant / Educator to join our services across the Maitland Region.
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 Assistant / 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
Experience in sport directional coaching (desirable)
The ability to engage with children through playing a musical instrument (desirable)
Knowledge and practice of a second language (desirable)
The ability to incorporate relaxing / meditation or yoga techniques (desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate IV in School Age Education as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority or be studying towards and early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification
Working with Children Check verification number
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (desirable)
Food Handler Basics Training (desirable)
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
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.
