Junior Science Academy Educator

PRIMARY DETAIL

Junior Science Academy Educator
Macquarie University (Dharug land)
North Ryde, Sydney, NSW
- Fun, 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 Coordinator, you will draw on your experience working with children to deliver STEAM-based lesson plans to school children in our hands-on, interactive programs. These include both our holiday primary school programs (run during the school holidays for primary students, on site at Macquarie University), and our high school and primary school programs (delivered on-site and in schools around Sydney to deliver programs as incursions). Based on availability and experience, you may be involved in delivering primary school holiday programs, school program incursions, or a mixture of both.

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 US

We are a vibrant, driven and collaborative organisation that plays a pivotal role in both the student and staff experience and contributes positively to our local communities. We have the vision to be custodians of creating a sense of belonging at Macquarie University.

At Campus Life, 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.

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, Support (CARES), and commit to these being visible in your actions and words.

In addition, you will meet the following key selection criteria:

- Experience working with school-aged children
- 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
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Well-developed organisational skills, including time-management skills
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain respectful and ethical relationships with colleagues, children, and families
- Understanding of Child Protection responsibilities and practices for keeping children safe
- Willingness to deliver programs with varying hours at multiple and/or off-site locations within the Sydney metropolitan area.

Other Essential Requirements include:

- Relevant degree, or enrolment in relevant degree, which may include Education, STEM or Creative Arts
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Asthma/Anaphylaxis Management Training Certificate (or willingness to complete)
- This position is designated as a Mandatory Reporter under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia

CAMPUS LIFE BENEFITS
- Bonus discounts and reward points at Campus Life cafes and bar
- Working on a vibrant parkland campus, with a huge variety of food & beverage outlets, and access to general practice & hospital amenities
- Full access to the University’s Library
- Access to our staff wellbeing program and staff support services
- Access to discounted corporate health insurance and employee flu shot program

EQUITY & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion.

We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University's values of scholarship, empowerment, a