Department of Educational Studies

Studying and looking for something to help boost your resume?

Why not try out of school hours care (OSHC), the care of primary aged children before and after school and during school holidays (vacation care).

It is a wonderful and rewarding career pathway to work in whilst studying, with many staying on to make it their full time profession.

OSHC is regulated by the NSW Department of Education, has a Framework that is like a curriculum (it is fantastic) that has a focus on the social and emotional development of children (told you it was fantastic) with 5 outcomes:

Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected to and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators

Why not work in this wonderful child based environment whilst you are studying, gain valuable experience and add to your resume!

We currently have many opportunities popping up due to schools returning and OSHC getting back up and running that may be of interest with options to suit for those that are studying on campus or are completely off campus (online). You can find out more on our website https://fireflyhr.com.au/job-board/ or feel free to email the team at [email protected] as we have lots that may not be on our site yet.

Current areas: Castle Hill, Marsden Park, Box Hill, Riverstone, Baulkham Hills, Rydalmere, and many more areas.

Our team is made up of former OSHC Educators, ECT’s and Primary Teachers – we know what the professions are like and happy to provide any guidance and / or support to help you on your career journey.

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Opportunity for a suitably qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.

https://mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareersatMQ/job/North-Ryde-Campus/Early-Childhood-Teacher_R000003117

Article by Dr Kelly Johnston and Dr Luke Touhill.

A call for voices: What do you think of young children’s use of touchscreen devices? Touchscreen devices feature as a key tool for daily tasks ... They are especially easy for children to use, resulting in increased engagement...

Excellent article by one of our PhD students Tanya Barr.

The industrial worth of early childhood educators Industry ... it is a word I have heard spoken in and about ECEC since I first began working in the ECEC sector 20 years ago.

Make sure you have your say on the EYLF and/or MTOP - both educators and family voices are wanted. Surveys close 2nd July https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-arts/departments-and-schools/macquarie-school-of-education/our-research/research-groups/approved-learning-frameworks-update/afls-update-survey

Great scholarship opportunity for one of Primary pre-service teachers! Check it out.

Dr Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn on Twitter “Do you know a Sydney-based Primary Preservice Teacher in the final 2 years of study who’d like to apply for a Scholarship? Applications close 5 July 2021. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩”

To our Australian EC educator friends, please help us to work with the Australian health and EC sector to improve COVID19 health communication.
For centre-based educators: https://tinyurl.com/COVID-Communications
For family day care educators: https://tinyurl.com/568d89cc

Studying and looking for something to help boost your resume?
Why not try out of school hours care (OSHC), the care of primary aged children before and after school!

It is a wonderful and rewarding career pathway to work in whilst studying, with many staying on to make it their full time profession.

OSHC is regulated by the NSW Department of Education, has a Framework that is like a curriculum (it is fantastic) that has a focus on the social and emotional development of children (told you it was fantastic) with 5 outcomes:

Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected to and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators

Why not work in this wonderful child based environment whilst you are studying, gain valuable experience and add to your resume!

We currently have these opportunities that may be of interest with options to suit for those that are studying on campus or are completely off campus (online). You can find out more on our website https://fireflyhr.com.au/job-board/ or feel free to email the team at [email protected] as we have lots of temp opportunities coming up where you can pick and choose where you want to work using the Firefly HR App (exciting)!

New Early Childhood Teachers (MENTEES) Wanted!
Are you an Early Childhood Teacher working in Children’s Services in NSW?
Do you have less than five years’ full-time experience working in children services
Have you completed an ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification or are you actively enrolled in an approved early childhood teaching qualification?
Are you interested in doing a Mentoring and Coaching course and being mentored over 15 weeks (10th May to 16th July) by an experienced Early Childhood Teacher? If this is you please submit read more about how to apply for this course via this link:

Mentoring and Coaching for New Early Childhood Teachers in Children’s Services in NSW The Mentoring and Coaching Project for new Early Childhood Teachers in Children’s Services in NSW is funded by the NSW Department of Educ