Vacation Care Educator - Canberra, Australia - Kids Biz OSHC

Description

If you are enthusiastic, flexible, have an outgoing personality and have a passion for working with children then we want you to join the Kids Biz team.

Kids Biz OSHC runs before school, after school and vacation care at multiple sites across Canberra. Our services have a focus on active play to support the development of happy and healthy children.

We are seeking staff with a broad range of skills including sports coaching, dance, tutoring, art, science and experience with children.

We love to bring our educator's interests into the program to provide a high quality experience for children.

Our educators and management team are passionate, dedicated and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Our services are well resourced with an abundance of equipment that is continually updated.

You will be working alongside experienced OSHC professionals who are there to support and guide you within an open and consultative leadership approach.

In this position you will be responsible for the service during operational hours, completing tasks that include:

• Supporting a variety of activity sessions including: sports coaching, creative arts, STEM, lifestyle and free play activities for primary school aged children
• Supporting the day to day operations of the service
• Supervising children in a range of activities, including excursions and major activities such as cinemas, bowling, iPlay, colour run, VR immersion experiences, National Zoo & Aquarium and Giant Jumping Castles and inflatables.

Benefits of the role:

• Dynamic and innovative services, operated with a commitment to providing continuous highquality care for all children and families.
• Flexible working conditions, extensive training, mentoring and support with progression opportunities.
• Training and development is openly offered to all educators, with the possibility and opportunity to further extend on your qualifications and hours.
• Kids Biz offer an extensive variety of activities allowing team members to demonstrate skills or learn new ones.

Essential criteria:

• Must be available during the ACT school holidays
• Must hold a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card
• A genuine interest and commitment to supporting and promoting the continual development of children
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable criteria:

• First aid qualification
• Knowledge of the National Education and Care Law and Regulations
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
• Knowledge of the My Time, Our Place learning framework
• Hold or be working towards a qualification in a relevant field
• Experience in playing or coaching AFL, basketball, cricket, golf, netball, soccer, tennis or other sports
• Experience working with children

Job Type:
Casual


Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• What about this role excites you and motivates you to apply? Please describe your interest in working with us.

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (preferred)