OSHC Educators (Casual) – Ainslie Out of School Hours Care

Ainslie Out of School Hours Care – Braddon ACT

Ainslie Out of School Hours Care is a not-for-profit Out of School Hours Care servicelocated on the grounds of Ainslie School in the suburb of Braddon. We are also a P & C run service, and take pride in working closely with Parents and Citizens of Ainslie School.

We provide professional and high-quality education and care for up to 120 school aged children (5 to 12 years) every day in a well-resourced centre. Our service operates Before and After School Care during term time and Vacation Care during the school holidays.

For more detailed information about our service, please visit our website: www.ainslieoshc.org

The Role:

We're looking for passionate, energetic educators who believe Out of School Hours Care is more than supervision, it's an prospect to inspire, connect, and create unforgettable experiences for children.

Our OSHC program is built around curiosity, creativity, and fun. Every day is different, with engaging clubs, outdoor adventures, cooking, sports, arts, and child-led activities that encourage children to explore their interests and build confidence.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to bring your own skills, hobbies, and ideas to life. Whether you're passionate about music, sport, science, cooking, art, or imaginative play, we encourage educators to design experiences that make a real impact on children's lives.

We're looking for people who are positive, reliable, and enthusiastic about building meaningful relationships with children and families. If you enjoy working in a collaborative team, value inclusion, and want a role where your creativity is celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.

Ainslie Out of School Hours Care is looking to hire motivated and reliable Educators on a casual basis to join our team, with working hours able to be negotiated for the right applicants. We are looking for the following:

- Qualified Educators:



This is an applicant with a minimum of one year of experience working directly with children and a minimum of one year of tertiary study.
- Non-Qualified Educators: This is an applicant who is interested in working with children but may not have direct experience or tertiary qualifications.

As an Educator you will:

- Assist in delivering high-quality, educational, safe, and fun programs.
- Align our programs with the 'My Time Our Place' framework.
- Communicate and engage with children, families, and team members positively and respectfully.
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk.
- Support the development of children in our care.
- Assist with administrative tasks.
- Supervise children and ensure their safety.
- Prepare breakfast and afternoon tea.
- Attend termly staff meetings.

Our ideal candidate will be required for Before School Care from 7:20am-9:20am and After School Care from 2:30pm-6:00pm. The candidate will be available for a minimum of two shifts per week during these times. Our ideal candidate will also be available to work during the school holidays.

Selection Criteria:

We invite applications frompassionate and excited individualswho are:

- Motivated.
- Able to take initiative.
- Strong leaders and have communication skills.
- Able to work team as a team member.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Able to consult with other educators.
- Passionate and genuinely interested in working with children.

We will offer:

- A warm and inviting centre with supportive staff
- Above award wages (approved for the Worker Retention Grant)
- Career advancement, training and development opportunities.
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration (ACT WWVP)
- Minimum 2 days availability per week
- For the Qualified Position: A Minimum 1 year of tertiary studiesandminimum 1 year of experience working with children.

Highly Desirable:

- Previous work or volunteer experience with children
- First Aid Certificate and CPR
- Anaphylaxis Management Certificate
- Knowledge of the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Learning Framework for School Aged Children.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

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📌 OSHC Educators (Casual) – Ainslie Out of School Hours Care (Canberra)
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