Pakenham Lakeside - Educator - Casual
- Provide engaging, play-based care for children at the Pakenham Lakeside OSHC service and build positive relationships with children, families and the school community.
- Work regular before- and after-school split shifts at least three days per week, with occasional opportunities to support nearby services and work during school holidays.
- Bring a passion for working with children and a team-focused approach; hold or be working towards a relevant Victorian diploma-level qualification and meet child-safety screening requirements.
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
As a diploma qualified OSHC Casual Educator, you’ll work primarily at Pakenham Lakeside OSHC Club, giving you the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with the families, children, your team, and the wider school community. From time to time, you may also have the opportunity to support nearby services across the region when additional support is needed.
Weekly shifts: work regular shifts Monday through Friday before school 6:30 - 9:00am shift and after school 2:45 - 6:30pm shift. Extra hours available during school holidays too! Minimum availability required for this position is three mornings and afternoons per week.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive Pay: $45 - 47 per hour + super, rewarding the important role you play every day.
- Work-Life Balance: Our split shift model gives you your middle of the day back, so you can study, manage family life, or enjoy personal time.
- Extra pay for split shifts: Earn an additional $21 per day whenever you work a split shift, rewarding the flexibility you bring to the role.
- Supportive and Stable Team Environment: Join a respectful, welcoming team where you'll feel valued, supported and connected while working for a growing organisation with a strong people-first culture.
- Career Growth & Development: Build your leadership skills through paid training and clear pathways to progress within JAG as an Assistant Coordinator or Coordinator.
- Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.
- Family-Friendly Support: Up to 50% off childcare fees, supporting you and your family now and in the future.
- Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further.
Qualifications
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- A team player with aspirations to grow and learn in the role
- Hold or be willing to obtain a national police check (which we will cover!)
- State working-with-children check.
- Australian working rights.
- National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko)
- VIC Diploma-Level - Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a Diploma-level Educator in VIC in accordance with ACECQA
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.
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