Junior Science Academy Educator

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Friendly, hands on STEAM teaching with all lesson plans and resources provided
- Work on a vibrant University campus close to public transport
- Hourly rate $36.63 - $40.07p/h + 11.5% super

Campus Life is currently seeking Casual Educators to join the Macquarie University Junior Science Academy (JSA) team.

Reporting to the JSA Coordinators, you will draw on your experience working with children to deliver STEAM-based lesson plans to school children in our hands-on, interactive programs. You will be involved in delivering our holiday primary school programs (run during the school holidays for primary students, on site at Macquarie University), and based on availability and experience, you may also be involved in our high school and primary School programs (delivered on-site and in schools around Sydney to deliver programs as incursions).

Educators are responsible for effectively supervising children and managing student behaviour to maintain a clean and safe environment. Essential to the role is the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and other stakeholders. Educators will also provide administrative assistance to the JSA Coordinator as required. At Campus Life, you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team. You will also positively impact the lives of students, staff and the wider community and effect change across a broad range of programs, initiatives and ways of working.

ABOUT YOU

You have a customer-centric mindset combined with the ability to work independently. You are a critical thinker and creative problem solver who can adapt to changing environments and variable student and family needs.

You demonstrate initiative and are driven to achieve excellence in the workplace. You also share our organisational values of Courage, Agility, Rigour, Empowerment and Support (CARES) and commit to these being visible in your actions and words.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver specified children’s programs as per the prescribed lesson plan, adjusting for the differing interests and abilities of children where appropriate.
- Effectively supervise children and maintain a clean and safe environment for children, families and team members.
- Interact with and manage children’s behaviour appropriately for their age and developmental level, with support from other teaching staff or the supervisor as required
- Set up and pack away the physical environment, creating inviting spaces that are developmentally appropriate, engage children, and foster learning
- Under direction, assist in the preparation of the program including content writing and review of courses, applicable to level of role.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and other stakeholders

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Valid Working with Children Check (Paid) Clearance
- Current Anaphylaxis Management Training Certificate
- Experience working with children in an educational setting (pre-school, primary, high school or other relevant settings)
- Demonstrated ability in the supervision of children and maintaining a clean and safe environment for children
- Awareness of child development and appropriate strategies for interacting with children
- Experience working effectively in a team
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain respectful and ethical relationships with colleagues, children, school staff and families
- Understanding of Child Protection responsibilities and practices for keeping children safe
- Willingness to deliver programs at multiple and/or off-site locations with varying hours
- Relevant qualification, or enrolment in relevant degree which may include Education, STEM or Creative Arts
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia
- In addition, the following criteria are highly desirable:
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR-
- Understanding of the NSW Education Syllabus-
- Provisional, Conditional or Proficient Teacher Accreditation, NESA-
- Experience as a Teacher in NSW school-
- Valid Australian driver’s licence and access to carABOUT US
- We are a vibrant, driven, and collaborative organisation that plays a pivotal role in both the student and staff experience with a remit to “bring life to our campus” and contribute positively to our local communities. We have a vision to be custodians of creating a sense of belonging at Macquarie University.

We believe in a diverse, robust, and supportive work environment. We know our capacity to drive progressive change and offer excellent programs and services is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to our people; we embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are. At Campus Life you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team.
- Campus Life Benefits- Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff support services-
- Working on a vibrant parkland campus,