Business Unit: Operations
Department: Operations - In-Service
Description and Requirements
Looking to take ownership over a program? Do you work particularly well with grade 5 - 6 students and want to develop an enriching program for them?
A service based in The Basin is looking for a passionate and organised Assistant Coordinator for children in our after school care capacity. This is a permanent part-time position at 27.25 hours per week all year round - the perfect balance!
Hours will be Monday – Friday: 7:00AM - 9:00AM (Rise then Shine Program) and 2:45PM - 6:00PM (Stay and Play Program) + 1 hour of admin.
About the role
This position offers a unique opportunity for a candidate to program and guide their own program for a group of Grade 5 & 6 students. Under the guidance of the service Coodinator, this team member would be responsible for the Senior room at the service and would work with the Coordinator to provide engaging activities, targeted towards the older primary years. In addition, when the Coordinator is on leave, the Assistant Coordinator would step into this role and ensure the quality of the service is upheld.
- Co-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!
- Foster healthy relationships with children, the school, community, and parents
- Lead a team of Educators onsite, including roster management
- 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 The Basin, this OSHC service has a close and collaborative relationship with the school. You'll have plenty of space for activities, with an OSHC building as well as a spare classroom for the senior space. You'll join a supportive team consisting of a hands-on Coordinator and three permanent Educators, who all contribute creative ideas to the program.
Who are we looking for?
We can teach you about the job and sector, but a few basics you need to have:
- Confidence
- Flexibility and patience
- Team player with a desire to become a service leader
- Hold or willing to obtain a national police check (we'll pay for it!) and a state check for working with children
- Australian work rights
- Holds or is working towards a relevant Diploma as outlined by ACECQA
What's in it for you?
- Lucrative Employee Referral Program – earn up to $750 for an employee referral via Care Friends
- Discounted Health Insurance – get a discount off your premium with Bupa
- Discounted Fitness and Wellbeing – discounted gym membership at over 400 Gyms/Studios, up to 50% off fitness & wellbeing benefits through Wherefit
- Exclusive discounts for your family to attend our services, plus 1000's of savings on various lifestyle choices
- 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. Apply now or reach out to our team with any questions: careers@junioradventuresgroup.com.au.
At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.
We welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply for any open positions within Junior Adventures Group.