Employment Opportunities

At Samford State School we believe in the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”.  Our long established, P&C operated, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) plays a leading role in supporting families by providing quality care for children in a fun, healthy and educational environment.  If you are looking for a rewarding career with a community focused service that continues to steadily grow – then this is the opportunity for you!

Available Roles

Educational Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Educational Leader to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of our OSHC educational program.

Working closely with the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and programming team, you will lead a collaborative approach to programming, mentor Educators and ensure our program reflects My Time, Our Place, our service philosophy and the interests, strengths and needs of the children.

Hours: Minimum 28 hours per week, including 16 hours of non-contact time.
Roster: Three 8-hour days, with BSC and/or ASC across the remaining two days.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of the educational program.

  • Drive the ongoing cycle of planning, reflection and continuous improvement.

  • Support Educators to understand and implement My Time, Our Place through mentoring and professional guidance.

  • Lead and support the programming team, including Room Leaders, Outdoor Leader and Family and Community Leader.

  • Develop engaging, play-based experiences that respond to children’s interests, ideas, strengths and needs.

  • Lead the development of vacation care programs within required timeframes and budgets.

  • Facilitate daily Educator huddles to support communication, planning and team coordination.

  • Promote positive guidance strategies and meaningful interactions with children.

  • Support professional development, induction, mentoring and performance of Educators.

  • Gather feedback from children, families, Educators and the wider community to inform continuous improvement.

  • Support compliance with policies, procedures, National Quality Standards and the Quality Improvement Plan.

  • Promote inclusion and meaningful connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

  • Maintain accurate programming documentation and ensure resources are effectively managed.

  • Work collaboratively with the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to support the effective operation of the service.

About You

You will be a passionate, organised and collaborative leader who:

  • Has a strong understanding of My Time, Our Place and play-based learning.

  • Is confident mentoring and supporting Educators.

  • Has strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

  • Values critical reflection and continuous improvement.

  • Builds positive relationships with children, families and the wider community.

  • Is committed to creating engaging, inclusive and high-quality OSHC experiences.

How to apply?

Click here to apply online

 

OSHC Educator

As an Qualified OSHC Educator, your primary responsibilities are to:

  • Create a positive and stimulating environment to support children’s development;
  • Communicate positively and openly with children on an ongoing basis;
  • Support our Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and Educational Leader in the effective and efficient operation of the service as well as assisting in the development of the educational program using the My Time Our Place learning framework;
  • Complete paperwork pertaining to individual roles.

$/hr depending on experience and qualifications as per the Parents and Citizens Associations Award – State 2016.  At Samford OSHC we pay above award rates.

Drop us a line!

Apply by submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter to oshc.samford@gmail.com