Posted: 22/05/2025
Closing Date: 22/06/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Maitland Region
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking OOSH Educators and Assistants to join the teams at several of our successful and well-established services across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.
These opportunities will be offered on a permanent part-time basis, working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories
• Experience in an OOSH service (desirable)
• Experience in sport directional coaching (desirable)
• The ability to engage with children through playing a musical instrument (desirable)
• Knowledge and practice of a second language (desirable)
• The ability to incorporate relaxing / meditation or yoga techniques (desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate IV in School Age Education as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority or be studying towards and early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (desirable)
• Food Handler Basics Training (desirable)
  If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
  Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
  Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume, outlining your preferred location of work
  To view our Service locations, please visit our website https://stnicholasoosh.org.au/home

• Supervising children’s play, ensuring their physical safety while promoting and guiding positive behaviour
• Assisting the developing and implementing programs that offer a diverse range of experiences to promote children’s independence, social skills, learning, and development