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Are you passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to explore, learn, and grow?

St Mary's Outside School Hours Care is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic educators to join our vibrant team within the heart of our welcoming parish and school community.

Why Choose St Mary's OSHC:

• Become an integral part of our tight-knit St Mary's school community, where approximately 400 students and their families form a warm and supportive network.
• Embrace our child-initiated program that values each child's ideas, cultures, and interests. We believe in recognising and fostering their preparedness, potential, curiosity, and interest in constructing their own learning experiences.
• Our experienced educators build strong and positive relationships with every child and family. At St Mary's OSHC, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration and understands the importance of a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
• We run a flexible and adaptable program, allowing children to take the lead in their learning journey. As an educator, you'll guide and support children as they discover, explore, and create something new every day.

Your Role as an OSHC Educator:

• Encourage children to explore, learn, and create in a supportive and stimulating environment.
• Develop strong connections with children and their families, contributing to our community spirit.
• Embrace and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and interests of our children.
• Guide children in constructing their own learning experiences, fostering their curiosity and potential.

Benefits:

• Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired.
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
• Take advantage of a uniform allowance to boost professionalism, promote team cohesion, cut down on personal expenses, and play a pivotal role in maintaining a unified brand image.
• Enjoy access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing a confidential and caring support system that prioritises your mental and emotional well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Hold relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A genuine passion for working with children and contributing to their holistic development.  

About CEEC
Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth. Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community.

Catholic Early EdCare's coverage extends from Hervey Bay in the north, to Gatton in the west, and down to the Gold Coast in the south. 

If you would like to know more about CEEC please visit our website: https://www.catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au/.

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