As an OOSHC Educator, you will support the daily operation of Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs.
This role offers between 24 and 32 hours per week during school terms, with additional hours available during Vacation Care.
Hours are worked across our Before School Care and After School Care programs, Monday to Friday.
This role would suit someone who understands the needs of school aged children, thrives in a busy and energetic workplace, and enjoys creating fun, engaging and inclusive experiences.
We are also interested in applicants who have the capacity or potential to take on leadership responsibilities within an OOSHC service.
Key responsibilities
Support the daily operation of Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs
Organise and supervise engaging recreational and educational experiences
Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, schools and colleagues
Contribute to program planning using My Time, Our Place and child led approaches
Support children's positive behaviour, wellbeing and self-regulation
Promote children's safety, inclusion, agency and participation
Follow service policies, procedures and child safe practices
Positively represent Rainbow within our school communities
Demonstrate the capacity, or potential, to lead and manage an OOSHC service
About you
Has experience working in OOSHC, education, schools or another child focused setting
Enjoys working with school aged children and understands their changing interests and needs
Engages with children and families in a positive, friendly and professional manner
Communicates with warmth, clarity and respect
Is reliable, punctual, flexible and committed to being part of a team




Has leadership skills or the potential to support and mentor other educators
Understands child safeguarding principles and mandatory reporting responsibilities
Is available for a range of shifts across a Monday to Friday roster, including school holiday periods
Holds, or is working towards, a qualification relevant to working with school aged children such as Certificate III or Diploma in School Age Education and Care, Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a teaching qualification in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education
Holds, or is willing and eligible to obtain prior to commencing, a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance, HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, and CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk or CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
Permanent part time employment of between 24 and 32 hours per week during school termsAdditional hours during Vacation Care and school holiday periods
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Monday to Friday shifts with no weekend work
Opportunities for professional development and leadership
A generous enterprise agreement providing above award remuneration and conditions
The opportunity to use your OOSHC, education or school support experience in a different and rewarding environment
A workplace that values quality, creativity, inclusion and fun
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives outside the classroom
About us
Rainbow Children's Centre Inc. is a community based, not for profit organisation providing high quality children's services to families across Ballina and surrounding areas.
We are committed to providing a child safe environment where the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are upheld.
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📌 Out Of School Hours Care Educator (New South Wales)
🏢 Rainbow Children's Centre
📍 New South Wales