Oshc Co-leader

This high quality OSHC service located in Elanora is looking for an Assistant Coordinator to join our leadership team. We offer a fantastic, incredibly supportive environment. When we say we value our people, we mean it and we show it

We are currently seeking to employ a motivated and active 2IC Service leader who will inspire enthusiasm in this rewarding leadership role along. The leadership team is made up of a Program Leader and Co-Leader (Assistant Coordinator). This is a permanent part time role of 25 to 38 hours per week.

School Plus are specialists in providing high quality Outside School Hours Care Services to children across South East Queensland. We are passionate about fun and engaging programs and the essentials necessary to “laugh out loud and learn through play”. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people from harm and genuinely embrace integration and involvement within the School Community. Our programs and menus have a focus around empowering children with choice and learning resilience and life skills. School Plus is a business that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism and embrace diversity.

The primary role of the Assistant Coordinator will be to support and collaboratively work with the Coordinator, and to assist in overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of the daily routines and programs with the children. You will be involved in mentoring and leading a team of educators.

To be successful, you will need:

- Proven leadership experience in OSHC or Childcare industry to support a team of passionate educators with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, empowerment and engagement
- Programming /educational leadership experience and an understanding of the National Quality Framework
- The highest level of initiative: we would love someone who sees an opportunity and takes it
- Strong inter-personal skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and well-developed emotional intelligence.

The successful applicant should also possess:

- Hold or be working towards a Diploma or Tertiary qualifications in relevant field (or equivalent).
- A current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain;
- A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check).

Hours of work are varied and include split shifts during term time:

- 6.15am - 9.00am Before School Care
- 2.30pm - 6.00pm - After School Care
- Various shifts during Vacation Care
- Plus, additional administration and planning time

What School Plus provides you which makes this role so exceptional:

- Paid professional development and ongoing training to keep you at the cutting edge of industry knowledge.
- Paid administration time with centralised billing and administration, so you can spend more time working with families and preparing for the children.
- Uniforms for summer and winter, including shirts, hats, name badges, lanyards and winter fleece.
- Comprehensive induction training process so you will hit the ground running.
- State of the art technology to record programming and practices and electronic parent sign in and booking systems.
- Dedicated Specialist support team to help in areas of Human Services, Inclusion Support, QikKids support and customer service.
- Extensive opportunities to progress your career.
- A company who understands and demonstrates that our staff are our most valuable asset.

Come “Laugh out Loud and learn through play” with us

School Plus understands the importance of a team that works together, while offering many opportunities to learn and grow. If you have strong personal values, care about people and want to make a difference, School Plus could be the place for you.

Applications addressing the above criteria should click on “Apply” and submit a covering letter along with your resume.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-38 per week

**Salary**: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)