At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school-aged kids in fun, engaging Before and After School Care programs.
- Company: Join School Plus, a child-focused organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Great chance to build relationships and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Open to various backgrounds; passion for child safety and wellbeing is key.
The predicted salary is between 5 - 12 $ per hour.
At School Plus, you'll support school-aged children (5-12 years) in Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs, creating engaging experiences where children can play, learn and grow.
Based at our service located within Ithaca Creek State School, you'll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with children, families and colleagues, while also gaining experience across other School Plus services when needed.
About the Role
- Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children
- Support engaging play-based experiences that encourage learning, creativity and fun
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Encourage children's confidence, independence and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with your team to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities
- Uphold our commitment to child safety and wellbeing
- Work split shifts across our Before and After School Care programs
Before School Care: 6:30am - 8:45am
After School Care: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Holiday Programs: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Why Join School Plus?
- Competitive hourly rates
- Split shift allowance where applicable
- Flexible work that fits around study, family and other commitments
- Opportunities to work across multiple services and gain diverse experience
- Genuine career progression opportunities, with many of our leaders starting their journey as Educators
- A supportive leadership team committed to helping you succeed
About You
We welcome educators with a range of recognised qualifications and experiences, including School Age Education and Care, Early Childhood Education and Care, Teaching, Community Services, Youth Work, Sport and Coaching, Disability Support, Recreation and related fields. Whether you're studying, qualified, returning to the workforce, or looking for a meaningful career change, we'd love to hear from you.
You’ll Also Have, or Be Willing to Obtain:
- A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis/Asthma qualifications
- Experience working with children in education, care, coaching, recreation or community settings (desirable)
- A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
- A valid driver's license and reliable transport (highly desirable)
Child Safety Statement
Our Patch Group is a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the safety, wellbeing and participation of all children. All appointments are subject to a valid Working with Children Check and rigorous screening.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and from people of all backgrounds.
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator in Brisbane employer: School Plus
At Our Patch Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our team members as much as the children we serve. Located across Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia, we foster a supportive and collaborative culture where professional growth is encouraged, and meaningful work is at the forefront of what we do. Join us to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying opportunities for development and a workplace guided by our core values of Grounded, Relationships, Ownership, and Wonder.
