Description and Requirements
Are you adaptable, passionate, and looking to build a rewarding career in education?
With the opportunity to build a new service from the get go, this could be the perfect fit!
A service based in Traralgon is looking for a passionate and organised Coordinator for children in our after school care capacity. This is a permanent part-time position at 29 hours per week all year round - the perfect balance! Plus there is the option to pick up holiday program shifts with us.
Hours will be Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 09:00 AM (Rise then Shine program) and 3:00 - 6:00PM ( Stay and Play Program ) plus 4 additional admin hours. There may be some flexibility if one or two of these shifts don't work for you.
In addition to an above award rate of $40.31 per hour, there is also a $1500 commencement bonus at the completion of first month plus another $1500 loyalty bonus at 12 months + split shift allowance + uniform allowance + other benefits + super.
About the role
Leading a team of Educators, you will manage a service at a primary school in the hours before and after school for children aged 5-12 years. You'll have the support of a state specific office, plus regional managers who regularly visit and mentor you at your service.
1. Develop and facilitate an engaging child-centered program full of exciting experiences such as STEM, sport, cooking, art and craft - whatever you and the children are into!
2. Foster healthy relationships with children, the school, community, and parents
3. Lead a team of Educators onsite, including roster management
4. Manage the day-to-day operations of your service including compliance and administration
About us
Partnering with parents and school communities, our goal is to build brighter futures by supporting children’s development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, and courageous, and making a difference.
About the service
Based in Traralgon this is a brand new service to Junior Adventures Group, meaning you have the opportunity to really make it your own! They operate out of the school gym with roughly 25 students in the morning and 65 in the afternoons. You'll have the opportunity to build great relationships with both the school and its families.
Who are we looking for?
A few basics you need to have:
5. Friendly & Outgoing with a focus on relationships
6. Willingness to learn
7. Hold or willing to obtain a national police check (we'll pay for it!) and a state check for working with children
8. Australian work rights
9. Holds or is working towards a Diploma level or higher qualification in an ACECQA approved area (see the ACECQA website for more information)
What's in it for you?
10. Lucrative Employee Referral Program – earn up to $750 for an employee referral via Care Friends
11. Discounted Health Insurance – get a discount off your premium with Bupa
12. Discounted Fitness and Wellbeing – discounted gym membership at over 400 Gyms/Studios, up to 50% off fitness & wellbeing benefits through Wherefit
13. Exclusive discounts for your family to attend our services, plus 1000's of savings on various lifestyle choices
14. Recognition, awards, career growth
How to apply
If you share our values, want to have fun at work every day, and want a career that works for you, we'd love to hear from you.