Educators (ELC Kinder Holiday Program) – Caulfield

Here at Our Patch we encourage everyone to G.R.O.W.  We are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships, take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder where children are able to grow.

We are looking for visionary Patch OSHC Educators to support our ELC Holiday Program in Caulfield for:

Friday, 19th April 2024 AND Wednesday, 01st May to Friday 03rd May 2024 and future Holiday Programs.

There are also opportunities for additional Casual work at other Our Patch locations during the School Term.

You will need:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (or working towards/willing to enrol) OR
• Certificate III Children’s Services or equivalent 
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Childcare Experience (recommended)
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)

About Safeguarding Children:

Our Patch is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. The successful applicant is required to possess a current and valid ‘working with children’ check and is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

How to apply:

If you are a passionate OSHC Educator who wishes to work in a positive team culture, then a position with Our Patch is for you!

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your resume with a cover letter outlining how you align with our GROW Values and how you would implement them into your program and practice. All applications are to include a Working with Children Check number, and the names and contacts of 2 professional referees. 

As part of Safeguarding children and Our Patch screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please email recruitment@ourpatch.education

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have professional child care experience?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?