Educator – School Plus | Elanora

School Plus specialises in providing high-quality Outside School Hours Care Programs to primary aged children across South-East Queensland. Our educators care for children before school, after school and during school holidays creating a patch for every child to G.R.O.W. 

We also encourage everyone who is part of School Plus to G.R.O.W.  We are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships, take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder.

We are looking for visionary Educators to support our Elanora Service in Elanora. 

ABOUT YOU:

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent (or working towards)
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Childcare Experience (Preferred) 
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain
• Valid QLD Driver’s Licence 

WHAT WILL YOUR HOURS LOOK LIKE:

To be successful in this role, you must be available for the below hours/Below shift times are indicative only and will vary across programs and subject to availability:

• Before School Care – Monday – Friday from 6.30am – 9.00am 
• After School Care – Monday – Friday from 2.30pm – 6.00pm
• Various shifts during school holiday programs 

About Safeguarding Children:

School Plus are a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. The successful applicant is required to possess a current and valid ‘working with children’ check and is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

As part of Safeguarding children and School Plus screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us on 1300 018 310 or email recruitment@ourpatchgroup.com 

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY:

“Working at School Plus has given me the opportunity to be a mentor and a role model for the children and the staff that I get to be with every day.”

“Working at School Plus has given me the opportunity to be a positive influence in children’s lives and support their learning and development.”

“School Plus further provides me with a supportive team that enables me to build workplace friendships, all while doing what I love.”

“The team is fun to work with and are a big part of me enjoying my job.”

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an Outside School Hours Care Educator?
• Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?