At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school-aged children in Before and After School Care programs through engaging play-based experiences.
- Company: Join School Plus, a vibrant organisation dedicated to children's growth and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities across multiple services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma in Education and Care, or currently studying.
The predicted salary is between 5 - 12 $ per hour.
At School Plus, you'll support school-aged children (5-12 years) in our Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs, creating engaging experiences where children can play, learn and grow. Based at Burpengary Meadows OSHC, you'll join a vibrant and well-established service supporting up to 165 children. You'll become part of a welcoming team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for children and building strong relationships with families and the school community. Every day brings something different, with opportunities to inspire curiosity, confidence and belonging through engaging play-based programs. You'll also have opportunities to gain experience across other School Plus services when needed, helping you broaden your skills and grow your career within our organisation.
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
Program Hours
- Before School Care: 6:30am - 8:30am
- After School Care: 2:40pm - 6:30pm
- Vacation Care: 6:30am - 6:30pm
Why Join School Plus?
- Permanent part-time and casual opportunities available
- Competitive hourly rates, including 25% casual loading for casual employees
- 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 as Educators
- Supportive leadership teams committed to helping you succeed
About You
- We're looking for passionate, reliable and engaging educators who are committed to creating positive experiences for children and building strong relationships with families and colleagues.
- You’ll have:
- A Certificate III, Diploma in School Age Education and Care, Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification (or be currently studying)
- Experience working with children in OSHC, Early Childhood Education, education, sport, recreation or a related setting (desirable)
- A positive, team-focused approach and strong communication skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development
- A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check), or willingness to obtain
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
- Flexibility to work across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs
Ready to Make a Difference?
At School Plus, we're guided by our G.R.O.W. values: Grounded, Relationships, Ownership and Wonder. These aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we work with children, support our teams and create positive experiences every day. If you're passionate about helping children learn, grow and belong, we'd love to hear from you.
Child Safety Statement
School Plus 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 processes. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.
OSHC Educator in Burpengary employer: School Plus
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