Our Patch Education Hiring for Casual Educator – Outside School Hours Care (Regional & Metro Victoria) Job at Melbourne Full Time

Here at Our Patch we encourage everyone to G.R.O.W. We are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships, take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder where children are able to grow.

We are looking for visionary Patch Educators (Outside School Hours Care Educators) to join our team and support our Patch Leaders (Coordinators) in providing uniquely designed Outside School Hours Care programs throughout Victoria.

As a Patch Educator you would support our Patch Leaders to design and deliver a unique offering based on children’s voices. Together, each Patch team will ensure that each patch is compliant, meets/exceeds the National Quality Framework and most importantly keep children safe at all times.

You will need:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (or working towards/willing to enrol)
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Previous Childcare experience (recommended)

About Safeguarding Children:

Our Patch is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. The successful applicant is required to possess a current and valid ‘working with children’ check and is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

How to apply:

If you are a passionate Educator who wishes to work in a positive team culture, then a position with Our Patch is for you!

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your resume with a cover letter outlining how you align with our GROW Values and how you would implement them into your program and practise. All applications are to include a Working with Children Check number, and the names and contacts of 2 professional referees.

As part of Safeguarding children and Our Patch screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us on 1300 018 310

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $22.00 – $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Preferred)
• Police Clearance Check (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)