Community Activity Mentor (OSHC Educator)
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Job Summary
Community Activity Mentor (OSHC Educator)
The Glennie School Pitstop and Kindy Care OSHC
One afternoon. One interest. A lasting impact.
What could you bring to an afternoon
Could you teach children to cook Build confidence through sport Inspire creativity through art Share your love of music science storytelling gardening or technology
At The Glennie Schools Outside School Hours Care service were looking for enthusiastic people who want to make a genuine difference in childrens lives. We believe the best educators dont just supervise children they create opportunities for children to belong explore build friendships and discover new interests.
Whether youre studying education coaching a sporting team working in the arts completing university looking for flexible work or simply love working with children wed love to hear what you can bring to our team.
About Us
Pitstop & Kindy Care is The Glennie Schools Outside School Hours Care service providing high-quality care for children from Kindergarten through to Year 7.
We believe OSHC is much more than before and after school care. Every day is an opportunity to spark curiosity build confidence encourage friendships and create experiences children genuinely look forward to.
As part of our team youll work alongside experienced educators in a welcoming school community where your ideas are encouraged and your strengths are valued.
- Building positive relationships with children and families.
- Supportingchildrens wellbeing confidence and sense of belonging.
- Leading or assisting with games creative experiences sport STEM cooking or other activites.
- Encouraging childrens ideas and supporting child-led play.
- Helping create engaging learning experiences guided by the My Time Our Place Framework.
- Working collaboratively with a supportive team of educators.
- Maintaining a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for every child.
- Sport dance or fitness
- Art craft or photography
- Music drama or storytelling
- STEM robotics or gaming
- Cooking or sustainability
- Gardening or nature
- Homework support or literacy
- Or perhaps your greatest strength is simply helping children feel seen included and capable.
- Work in a supportive school community where relationships come first.
- Flexible weekday afternoon hours that fit around university and other commitments.
- Ongoing mentoring training and professional development.
- Opportunities to share your interests and develop new skills.
- Meaningful work where no two afternoons are the same.
- Highly regarded experience for future careers in education teaching psychology youth work social work sport and recreation.
- Enjoy building genuine relationships with children.
- Bring energy enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
- Are reliable proactive and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Love creating fun engaging experiences.
- Value inclusion and believe every child deserves to feel safe respected and capable.
- Want work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day.
- Experience working with children is highly regarded but not essential.
- Qualifications in education and care are welcomed however we also encourage applications from university students teacher aides education students coaches artists musicians youth workers and community members with relevant experience or transferable skills.
- A Positive Notice Blue Card for paid employment in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (QLD) and Queenslands No Card No Start requirements (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid CPR Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
Your Application
We are interested in more than your resume. As part of your application we would love you to tell us:
What activity would you love to run for a group of children and why
This could be included in your cover letter or shared as a short one-minute video if you prefer.
We are looking for people who can inspire curiosity encourage belonging and help children finish each day with a smile.
Please address your application to the OSHC Coordinator and include a resume cover letter and details of the activity you woud run for a group of children and why.
The Glennie School prides itself on its values and requires the successful applicant to support the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements applicable to the operation of an independent school.
Applicants must have the Right to Work in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Required Experience:
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