Make Every Moment Count with Leapkids!

Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs | Casual & Ongoing Roles | Before & After School + Holiday Programs

At Leapkids, we don’t just care for children — we uplift and inspire them. As a trusted, family-owned provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), we’ve earned the love of local families and schools through our genuine, joyful, and hands-on approach.

Whether it’s before and after school or during the holidays, we create safe, energetic, and joyful environments where kids thrive — and educators do too.

If you're studying, switching careers, or already in the education space and ready to bring energy, imagination, and care to your work, this is your moment.

Why You'll Love Working with Leapkids

Grow your career — ongoing Before & After School Care shifts available year-round
Have fun on the job — guaranteed hours during our popular summer Holiday Program
Create, play & inspire — enjoy hands-on learning and creative activities with children aged 5–12
Go on exciting adventures — Excursions, incursions, and themed days that you’ll love as much as the kids do
We support families too — discounted care for educators with primary-aged children
We value your goals — leadership that supports your growth and listens to your voice

About the Role

We’re seeking enthusiastic, fun-loving, and dependable Educators to join our Before & After School Care team, with the opportunity to step into our vibrant Holiday Programs throughout the year.

No experience? That’s okay!
If you bring the energy and the heart, we’ll help you grow the skills. Perfect for students in:

Early Childhood Education

Primary or Secondary Teaching

Youth Work or Community Services

Allied Health or Social Work

What You'll Be Doing

Facilitating games, arts, crafts, and interactive group activities

Building meaningful connections and guiding positive behaviour

Creating a caring, inclusive, and engaging space for every child

Supervising children on excursions and in-centre adventures

Following safety and wellbeing policies to ensure quality care

About You

✔️ Passionate about working with children and helping them thrive
✔️ Fun, hands-on, and always willing to get involved
✔️ A collaborative team player with great communication skills
✔️ Hold (or willing to obtain):

Working with Children Check (or VIT)

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training

✔️ Available for shifts between:

7:00am–9:00am (Before School Care)

2:30pm–6:00pm (After School Care)

Optional 6–8 hourly shifts during school holidays

Ready to Jump In?

We’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your cover letter and resume via SEEK or email: [email protected]
Questions? Call us on 1300 366 235 — we’re always happy to chat.

At Leapkids, every child matters — and so does every educator.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to child safety, cultural inclusion, and the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and children with disabilities.