Description

Orange City Council - Grade: 2/5 (Certificate III Educator is grade 2, Diploma Trained Educator is grade 5) Positions: 3 Weekly Hours: 15, 12, 12 Hourly Rate: Grade 2: $25.14 - $27.41 Grade 5: $29.69 - $32.36 (plus allowances and superannuation) View the full Position Description by clicking HERE About Orange City Council Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. About the role Orange OSHC provides before and after school care during school term and vacation care during school holidays for school aged children enrolled in infants and primary school (children aged 5-12 years). OSHC provides a secure and happy place to get ready for school, or to wind down after school, in a safe and friendly environment. The program - developed with the participation of the children - is workshop and excursion-based with the focus on play, socialisation and learning activities. For more information about this service please visit our website HERE. Job/Responsibilities Working in a small team of two or three, you will be responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the children attending the service as well as undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of OSHC programs and play based learning, ensuring there is a variety of activities which are suitable to the individual needs and interests of the children and link to the My Time Our Place framework. Your full list of responsibilities can be found in the position description. So what do you need?

• Diploma in School Age Education and Care or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (We would also be interested if you are working towards your diploma) or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience working with children aged 5-12 years
• Ability to work in accordance with the National Quality Standards (NQS), the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place Framework for School Aged Children.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance number
• A current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting Certificate (HTLAID004) or equivalent

Note: The hours of these positions are: Diploma Educator (15 hours): Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm Diploma Educator (12 hours): Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 6pm Certificate III Educator (12 hours): Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 6pm To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Senior Children's Services Coordinator, Melissa Stanford on (02) 6393 8624. Applications close Sunday 7 February 2021 Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.