OSHC Educator | Maarakool (Unqualified)

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

​​​​​​Whether you're experienced in the Education or childcare sector, have done some babysitting, this is the first time you're thinking about working with children, or anything in between, THIS is the role for you!

Our Outside School Hours Care service, Maarakool OSHClub, is looking for a passionate Permanent Educator to assist the service and provide engaging programs for our primary-age children. This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering 15 hours per week (guaranteed minimum).

You will work across split shifts to support the service’s operating hours of Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 8:30am (Rise then Shine Program) and 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Stay and Play Program). You can pick up extra hours during the school holidays too!

About the role

Working in a team of Educators, you will have support of a Coordinator to seamlessly run before and after school care for children aged 5-12 years:

• 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
• Work with a team of skilled Educators onsite

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
• We're committed to ensuring our employees are included in the Early Childhood Worker Retention Grant and have applied to participate.

What’s in it for you? 

✨Career growth & training – Your path to management starts here!  
✨ Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $1,000 for referring a friend  
✨ Exclusive Discounts – Health insurance, fitness & wellbeing services, PLUS savings for your family to attend our programs 
✨ Extra Perks – We’re approved for the ECEC Grant – get an extra 10% with us! 

Next steps?

We do things a bit differently here at JAG. After submitting your application, you’ll be invited to complete a quick 10-15 min chat-based interview. It’s part of our innovative and cutting-edge process to find the best people to work with us at JAG. It also gives you a chance to showcase your superior talents that aren’t easily captured on paper. 

Once you complete, we can move you through to the next stage. Since it’s such a valuable tool for career development, we will send you an overview of the results for your own benefit. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.