Join our OOSHC team! Part Time and Casual OOSHC Educator positions available

Calling OOSHC Educators!

Before and After School Care | Vacation Care Opportunities

Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre (CMCC)

Make mornings and afternoons matter

Looking for a role where you can have fun, build genuine connections with children, and make a positive difference in your local community?

CMCC is seeking enthusiastic and caring OOSHC Educators to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced in Outside School Hours Care or looking to start a rewarding career working with children, we’d love to hear from you.

As a long-standing not-for-profit organisation, CMCC has proudly supported children and families across the Cessnock region for more than 60 years. Our services are known for their welcoming environments, strong community connections, and commitment to providing high quality experiences for children.

Why join CMCC?

At CMCC, we know that great programs start with great people. That’s why we invest in our team and create a workplace where educators feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Enjoy benefits including:

✨ 20% discount on childcare fees

🎄 Two week Christmas and New Year closure

👕 Uniform polo provided

🛍️ Retail discounts through our employee benefits program

💚 Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

📚 Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

🤝 Supportive and approachable leadership team

🏡 The opportunity to work for a respected local not-for-profit organisation

⭐ Be part of a service trusted by local families and schools

About the role

As an OOSHC Educator, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where school aged children can relax, play, learn and thrive.

Working before school, after school and during vacation care programs, you’ll support children through experiences that encourage wellbeing, creativity, independence and social connection, aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework for School Age Care.

In this role, you will:

✅ Create and facilitate engaging activities based on children’s interests

✅ Support children’s learning, wellbeing and development through play

✅ Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

✅ Encourage children’s voice, choice and participation

✅ Supervise children in a safe and supportive environment

✅ Contribute to high quality programs aligned with My Time, Our Place

✅ Assist in maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive service

About you

We’ll love working with you if you’re someone who:

💛 Enjoys building meaningful relationships with children

💡 Brings enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude

🤝 Works well as part of a team

💬 Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

🛡️ Is committed to child safety, wellbeing and inclusion

🌟 Wants to help create memorable experiences for children

Essential requirements

✅ Current Working with Children Check

✅ Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) – or willingness to obtain

✅ Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

🎓 OOSHC, School Age Care, Early Childhood Education or Children’s Services qualifications

👧 Experience working with school aged children

📋 CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk

Join a team that makes a difference

When you join CMCC, you’re joining an organisation with deep community roots, a strong reputation for quality, and a genuine commitment to supporting children, families and educators.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make every day count, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create enriching experiences for local children and families.

CMCC is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount in all decisions and actions. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and embed the NSW Child Safe Standards across our services. Employment is subject to satisfactory child safety screening. By applying for a role with CMCC, you acknowledge your responsibility to uphold this commitment and to contribute to a culture where children’s safety, rights and best interests are prioritised above all other considerations.