Childcare Educator - Dandenong, Melbourne

Village OSHC has a very exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual who has a love for children, education and leading a team.

Village OSHC children at

• Wooranna Park Primary School
• Dandenong
• are looking for someone to play, teach and take care of them in a safe learning environment at Before and After school Care.

Are you our next Educator to lead and create an inspiring and engaging team?

• The Role

As a hands-on, passionate and motivated Educator, you will lead and manage a team but also work autonomously. As part of your role, you will provide effective leadership that encourages a positive workplace culture and builds an exciting program and service for your team and the children to enjoy.

You will implement and maintain a high-quality service. This involves developing a relationship with the children, families, principal, school leaders and their communities and always providing outstanding customer service.

As a central member of the team, you will plan, deliver and promote quality activities for children which are safe, fun, stimulating and carry educational value. You will also uphold the welfare and safety of children at all times.

You will actively play fun games with the children and support the children's individual learning and development by managing observations, program planning and reflections.

Your amazing, fun and engaging program will help grow attendances at the Village OSHC service.

• General Work Hours
• Monday to Thursday every week
• After School Care 2 : 15pm - 6 : 00pm
• Holiday Program opportunities - up to 6 hours per day
• Opportunity to work at another service on Fridays if desired
• About You
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Critical reflection experience
• Enthusiastic and personable
• Thrives in a team environment
• Preferred availability - 5 days per week
• Pre-requisites (completed, or willing to obtain)
• Diploma in Children's Services (or studying towards) or equivalent
• A current Employee Working with Children's Check
• HLTAID004 or higher First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management Training
• Plenty of Benefits
• Work in an inclusive, fun and dynamic organisation
• Be supported by a committed Management Team
• Fantastic professional development, coaching and learning opportunities provided
• An exciting career pathway
• Paid administrative time
• Paid regular network meetings
• Work life balance
• Employee Rewards Programs
• Social opportunities

If you decide to join the Village OSHC family, it's because you want every child to be inspired, learn and have amazing experiences in their childhood. That's what we call - QUALITY! If you think you've got what it takes to make a difference in the quality of learning for many, then we would love to hear from you! Just click on the link to Apply!

• Applications close when we've hired you!