Out of School Hours Care Educator

About the Team

Communities at Work is Canberra's largest Early Education and Care provider, operating numerous**Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)**services across Canberra. These services provide before and after school care, and school holiday programs. Our services focus on children. We place each child at the centre of our practice and deliver high-quality programs to foster children's emotional well-being, social skills, communication and confidence.

About the Role

We are currently looking for Casual/Part-time Educators to work in our Out of School Hours Care services with children Preschool - Year 6

Communities at Work have multiple centres in the ACT, located in schools across North and South Canberra. Our services operate between 7am and 9am in the mornings, and between 2pm and 6pm in the afternoons, 5 days per week.

A role in Out of School Hours Care will also provide you with the opportunity of working within our School Holiday Programs, where you are able to engage in exciting activities and work longer hours.

Duties

Prioritise the health and safety of the children in care.

Prepare afternoon tea and support the needs of children.

Build relationships with children and families.

Be involved in play-based learning in an exciting environment.

Job Requirements

Must hold or have applied for a "Working with Vulnerable People" registration.

Ability to travel to a range of our centre locations.

At least 3 days a week availability for shifts

A First Aid certificate will be highly regarded.

At least 18 years or older

Benefits

$52,940.87 per annum (prorated for part time hours) + Super+ Salary packaging.

Make a difference and help others as part of Canberra's largest community organisation.

Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.

Flexible options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.

Reimbursements for lifestyle & healthy activity programs (including gym membership, remedial massages, and more).

Guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.

Improve your take-home pay through salary packaging. Communities at Work has charity status, which means employees can enjoy a $15,900 tax-free cap on rent, mortgages, groceries and other expenses.

Up to 95% discounts on enrolment gap fees in early education and care, out-of-school hours care, and school holiday programs.

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

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Click APPLY or call us at 02 6293 6200 for a confidential chat. Please include a cover letter. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.