Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career?

We're seeking a dedicated and professional qualified educator. We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact and is ready to step into a leadership role as our Assistant Coordinator. Located at Jilbup Primary School in Hammond park.

Immediate Start Available!

About us:

We cater to the learning, play and leisure of all children in our care. We take inspiration from the love to learn philosophy followed by our school; we believe in the importance of connection, inclusion, creativity, and play based learning.

We are based at an inclusive school which offers a Special Learning Program for children with ASD.

We take pride in being a small locally owned, female led company that is committed to a positive and fulfilling workplace.

During term, we are open 6:30am - 8:30am and between 2:00pm - 6:00pm Monday to Friday. During vacation care we are open between the hours of 6:30am and 6:00pm.

The Assistant Coordinator role will also have additional paid administrative hours each week to support our Coordinator. Enjoy having your nights, weekends and often the middle of your weekdays free in this split shift role!

About the Role:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the service for children aged 3.5 -12 years old
• Lead a team of passionate Educators.
• Have fun contributing to our child-centered program! We especially love when our educators bring their own interests, strengths and cultures to our program.
• Foster strong relationships with children, parents, educators and the school.

Who are we looking for?

• Cert IV or Diploma in Children’s Services (OSHC or ECEC),
• Cert IV or Diploma of Out of School Hours Care,
• Cert IV or Diploma in School Age Education and Care, Diploma or Degree in children’s Studies or Education,
• Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care,
• Cert III or IV in School Based Education Support,
• Cert IV in Education Support
• Or degree or Diploma in Recreation, Sport Science, Leisure Studies, Social and Behavioural Science, Nursing or Allied Health and extensive experience in childcare.

• Someone with a passionate, warm and energetic nature and a genuine love for working with children
• Knowledge of EYLF, MTOP, NQS, and all legislative requirements
• Previous experience in a childcare qualified role is desirable.
• Previous experience in leadership and leading a team of educators is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Current and valid WWCC, Police History Check, First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Food Safety Supervisor or willing to obtain.
• Qualification related to childcare is mandatory please read the below list before applying:

What’s in it for you?

• A high quality, exciting and supportive work environment.
• Extensive induction and mentoring program.
• Annual Christmas closure.
• Additional allowances for split shifts.
• Paid non-contact hours for administrative work as Educational Leader and to support the Coordinator.
• Ongoing paid professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, dedicated and close-knit team including a supportive Approved Provider.
• Excellent resource budget.
• Regular staff events.