OSHC Assistant Coordinator

Company Description

Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.

Job Description

Our Outside School Hours Care service, Eumundi State School Helping Hands, is looking for a passionate Assistant Coordinator to assist with managing the service and providing engaging programs for our primary-age children.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering 25 hours per week (guaranteed minimum) to assist with leading a team of passionate Educators. You will work across split shifts to support the service's operating hours of Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 8:45am (Rise then Shine Program) and 2:30pm – 6:00pm (Stay and Play Program). You can pick up extra hours during the school holidays too

About the role

Co-managing a team of Educators, you'll have the perfect balance of support and leadership opportunities. You will manage a service at a primary school in the hours before and after school for children aged 5-12 years, with the support of a state specific office, plus regional managers who regularly visit and mentor you at your service.

• 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

Who are we looking for?

We can teach you about the job and sector, but a few basics you need to have:

• Enjoy working with kids
• Strong and clear communication
• 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
• Obtained or studying towards a relevant qualification to work with kids in OSHC per ACECQA
• Australian work rights

What's in it for you?

• Lucrative Employee Referral Program - earn up to $1,000 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
• We're committed to ensuring our employees are included in the Early Childhood Worker Retention Grant and have applied to participate.

Qualifications

Obtained or studying towards a relevant qualification to work with kids in OSHC per ACECQA

Additional Information

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.

At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.