Educator Casual

Join Our Team at Rainbow Region Kids as a Casual Educator - OOSH Services

Multiple casual opportunities available across our OOSH services in Alstonville Wollongbar Mullumbimby Kyogle Casino and Lismore.

Childrens Services Award classification dependant on qualifications and experience.

Are you passionate about creating safe fun and enriching environments for children Do you want to work in a purpose-led organisation that values inclusion development and genuine community impact

Rainbow Region Kids a program of Northern Rivers Community Gateway is currently recruiting Casual Educators to support our Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) services across the Northern Rivers during our upcoming Vacation Care periods.

Our Vacation Care programs operate between 8:00am and 6:00pm and include a variety of engaging activities and excursion days. We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable educators who enjoy working with children and can support our services across multiple locations.

About the Role

As an Educator you will:

Support the planning and delivery of engaging child-centred programs aligned with the My Time Our Place Framework

Foster respectful supportive relationships with children

Ensure a safe inclusive and fun environment in line with the National Quality Framework

Assist with routines care supervision and learning opportunities across structured and free play activities

Support children during excursions activities and vacation care experiences

Collaborate with a passionate and professional team to provide high-quality care across multiple sites

What We Offer

Flexible casual work during Vacation Care periods

Shifts available between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Opportunity to work across multiple Northern Rivers locations

Supportive child-safe and person-centred workplace

Attractive salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Opportunities for ongoing casual work across school term and vacation periods

Selection Criteria

Essential

Interest in working with children and contributing to positive learning environments

Ability to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team

Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time Our Place learning framework

Ability to develop meaningful and respectful relationships with children

Commitment to child safety wellbeing and inclusive practices

Availability across school holiday periods essential

Desirable

Experience working with school-aged children in education recreation or care settings

Experience using digital childcare platforms (e.g. OWNA)

Ability to travel between sites desirable

Currently studying towards or holding a Certificate III (or equivalent) in Childrens Services highly desirable

Requirements

NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

First Aid in Education and Care Setting (Provided!)

Completion of or willingness to complete a recognised Child Protection course (Provided)

Apply Now!

Bring your creativity care and commitment to a community that values what you do.

For more information contact:

Ben Barratt
People & Culture Officer

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQ people people living with disability people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.