OSHC Education Support Officer - Part Time
Catherine McAuley School invites applications from unqualified and qualified OSHC Educators to join our vibrant school community.
Permanent Part Time Position available
POSITION OVERVIEWWorking under general supervision, Education Support Officers Grade 2 demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience to perform a wide variety of duties in an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service. Receiving general instruction on unusual, non-routine, difficult or new practices, the ESO OSHC actively supports the programs within an OSHC or Vacation Care program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include, and not limited to:• Assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for individual children or groups.• Work in accordance with relevant legislation including Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011 SI 653), the Education and Care Services National Law Act, the SA Education and Early Childhood Services (Registration and Standards) Act 2011.• Apply skills, knowledge and experience to ensure work is undertaken in accordance with OSHC policies and procedures to support the service in attaining and maintaining compliance with National Quality Framework and Standards.• Be responsible for recording observations of individual children or groups for program planning purposes for qualified employees.• Work with individual children with particular needs and assist children with personal hygiene and the implementation of their daily care routines.• Support the inclusion of children with additional needs, including children with disabilities, children with complex health support needs and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.• Form positive relationships and appropriate interaction with children and families who attend the OSHC service.• Work with other team members in the inclusion, support and care of children, and implement positive behaviour management procedures consistent with policy and protocols, seeking guidance/assistance from senior employees as needed.• Work in accordance with food safety regulations and utilise appropriate PPE and safe work practices.• Undertake a range of general administration duties appropriate to the role e.g. handle phone or in-person general enquiries, take messages to pass on to an OSHC leader, collate consent forms for excursions, complete time books, respond to roster requests, complete incident and other forms as applicable, etc.• Report all incidents and hazards in a timely manner to a senior/qualified OSHC leader, as applicable and provide general assistance appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.• Actively and positively participate in required school and OSHC service activities, events, meetings, professional reviews, training and professional development activities.• Undertake other duties, as required by the Principal (or delegate).
Why Join Us?
Catherine McAuley School has a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and wellbeing outcomes for all children.
We are a collaborative community; you will be supported to be successful and be provided many professional development opportunities.
Catherine McAuley School values its relationships with families and the partnership we share in the growth and formation of all students.
Join us, share your talents, have an impact and make a difference.