Educator Out of School Hours Care - After School Care

About the role

Our Early Childhood Educators are an important part of our Out of School Hours Care team, providing a safe, welcoming and fun environment for primary school-aged children. At GRCS, OSHC is all about play, relationships, choice and participation. You will spend your time getting to know the children, supporting their interests, joining in their play and creating experiences where they can have fun, build friendships and feel a sense of belonging. You will work as part of an established team and have the opportunity to pick up additional hours during school holidays through our Vacation Care program.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide engaging play and learning experiences for children
• Support a safe, welcoming, inclusive and hygienic environment
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families
• Encourage children to make choices, explore their interests and participate in activities
• Support the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Contribute to children's safety, wellbeing and enjoyment while they are in our care

About you

• Experience working with primary school-aged children
• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their wellbeing and development
• A current Working With Children Check
• The ability to work positively as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and participate in training and professional development
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (desirable)
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (desirable)
• Completion of Mandatory Foundation in Child Safety Training through the GECKKO platform (desirable)
• Previous experience working in an OSHC, school, children's service or similar environment (desirable)

Benefits

• Training and learning opportunities to build your skills and experience
• Employee Assistance Program providing free and confidential counselling and support
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas period
• The opportunity to work in a community-focused organisation where your work makes a difference to children and families

About us

Gosford Regional Community Services (GRCS) is a community organisation providing services and opportunities that support children, families and the wider community across the Central Coast. Our Children's Services are built around the belief that children should feel safe, valued, included and able to be themselves. We create environments where children can play, explore their interests, build friendships and develop confidence and independence. Our OSHC teams are committed to making every session a positive experience for children – whether that means joining in a game, getting creative, trying something new, helping a child navigate a friendship or simply being there to listen.