Assistant Coordinator/educational Leader (Tewantin)

**Assistant Coordinator/Educational Leader**

Tewantin State School Outside School Hours Care

Tewantin Qld 4565

$30
- $38 an hour
- Part-time

20-30 hours per week

**Shift and schedule**
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shifts
- Afternoon shifts
- Vacation Care
- Split shifts

**Full job description**

**About Tewantin State School OSHC**: Tewantin State School Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program in Tewantin is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children outside of regular school hours. Our program offers a variety of activities and experiences that support children's social, emotional, and academic development. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive community where children can thrive.

**Position Overview**:Tewantin State School OSHC is seeking an experienced **Assistant Coordinator/Educational Leader** to join our team.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

This position will lead the development and implementation of the education program by promoting children’s well-being, development and learning by helping the children develop values, attitudes and ways of living and learning. This will be achieved by providing a high quality of care, activities, and educational elements to those in the program, managing and promoting a team environment and working within the services’ philosophy, policies, and procedures.
- Lead the development and implementation of the educational program and assessment with the support of Coordinator
- Ensure children’s learning and development informs the design of the educational program, and Educators facilitate and extend each child’s learning and development
- Liaise effectively with parents, staff, and all internal and external stakeholders
- Make recommendations for improvements to educators’ educational programs and practices
- Mentor and support educators understanding of the educational program and practice including how to reflect on the effectiveness of their programs, interactions, intentional teaching, and other strategies
- Ensure compliance with policy
- Undertake administrative requirements
- Work collaboratively with Coordinator
- Work collaboratively with families and the school community.
- Act as the Responsible Person of the Service during Service Operation

**SELECTION CRITERIA**
- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education
- Minimum two years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting/OSHC setting
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the approved learning framework
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive working knowledge of child development, attachment, learning
- A demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice approaches to teaching and learning
- Working knowledge of leadership theory and the use of a range of leadership styles
- Well-developed critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Currently Blue Card

**BENEFITS AND REWARDS**

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including:

- Administration hours off the floor to support your professional growth and development
- Split shift allowance payments and paid team meetings
- Support from a committed, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic management team
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $30.00
- $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Advantages**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- OSHC: 2 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0agw