OOSH Educator | Community Junction Children's Services

Community Junction Children's Services - St Marys NSW

OOSH Educator - Children’s Services | Community Junction

Community Junction Children's Services are seeking a passionate and motivated Educator to join our motivated team at our St Marys OOSH Service location.

Located on the grounds of St Marys Public School, our service provides on-site Before School Care and After School Care for children in Years K-6. We are currently recruiting for:

- Permanent Part-Time Educator - minimum 21 hours per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a community based, not-for-profit service and contribute to a welcoming, engaging and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and heard.

About the Role

As an OOSH Educator, you will work collaboratively with your team to deliver engaging experiences that reflect children's interests, strengths and ideas while supporting their wellbeing, independence and sense of belonging.

This is a set-roster position requiring availability for a minimum of 21 hours within our operating hours of 6:15am-8:45am and 2:30pm-6:15pm, in addition to team reflection and programming hours weekly on Mondays. Successful applicants must be willing to work split shifts.

We believe great education and care is about relationships, not ratios.
We are seeking educators who are passionate about children's voices, committed to being present, and motivated to advocate for children's wellbeing, inclusion and sense of belonging.



If you are looking to make a genuine difference rather than simply fill a role, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

About Our Service

Community Junction's St Marys OOSH service operates on the grounds of St Marys Public School in a spacious stand alone OOSH building, offering before school, after school, and vacation care services. We value respectful relationships, collaboration with families, and creating a welcoming environment where every child feels connected and supported.

Why Join Community Junction?

At Community Junction Children's Services, we value our educators and recognise the important role they play in children's lives.

We offer:

- Permanent employment with set weekly hours

- Generous programming and documentation time

- Dedicated leadership and operational support

- Opportunities for professional development and career progression

- Supportive and collaborative team culture

- Not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus

- Employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs

- The opportunity to help shape and grow a new service

- Meaningful work supporting children's wellbeing, inclusion and belonging

Essential Criteria

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care,



School Age Education and Care, or approved equivalent (minimum)

- Minimum 2 years' experience working with children

- Current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

- Ability to work split shifts Monday to Friday

- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing

- Passion for listening to and advocating for children's voices

- Solid communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Criteria

- Experience supporting children with additional needs

- Experience working within OOSH services

- Knowledge of My Time Our Place and the National Quality Framework

Child Safe Commitment

Community Junction Children's Services is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, respected and heard. Successful applicants will be required to participate in our child-safe recruitment processes, which include:

- Working With Children Check verification

- Reference checks, including questions relating to child safety

- Identification and qualification verification

- Child-safe induction and ongoing training

- Compliance with our Child Safe Code of Conduct

We strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and children's rights to apply.

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📌 OOSH Educator | Community Junction Children's Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Community Junction Children's Services
📍 New South Wales