AddressDo you want to turn your passion for supporting your community, communicating effectively and leading others into a long-term and rewarding career?
A service based in Pakenham Lakeside is looking for a passionate and organised Assistant Coordinator for children in our before and after school care capacity. This is a permanent part-time position at 31.25 hours per week all year round - the perfect balance!
Hours will be Monday –Friday, 06:30 – 09:00 AM (Rise then Shine Program) and 02:45 – 06:30 PM (Stay and Play Program).
About the role
Co-leading a team of Educators, you will manage a service at a primary school in the hours before and after school for children aged 5-12 years. You'll have 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
About us
Partnering with parents and school communities, our goal is to build brighter futures by supporting children’s development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, and courageous, and making a difference.
About the service
Based in Pakenham Lakeside, you would be embedded in a large and caring school community! You'll be working alongside three existing Educators to deliver creative activities and care. The school is highly supportive and communicative.
Who are we looking for?
We can teach you about the job and sector, but a few basics you need to have:
- Warmth, strong communication skills and rapport building are key
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage paperwork
- Hold or willing to obtain a national police check (we'll pay for it!) and a state check for working with children
- Australian work rights
Holds or is working towards a Diploma in an ACECQA approved area (see the ACECQA website for more information)
What's in it for you?
- Lucrative Employee Referral Program – earn up to $750 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
How to apply
If you share our values, want to have fun at work every day, and want a career that works for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to our team with any questions: *******@junioradventuresgroup.com.au.
At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.
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.
