Inclusion Support Specialist (ISS) Educator - Point Cook

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 an OSHC Permanent Educator, you’ll work at our Point Cook service 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 and hours: 15 hours per week, across Monday - Friday 2:45pm - 5:45pm after school shifts. Extra hours available during school holidays too! 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Diploma qualified ISS Educator to make a positive impact in this service, providing individualised and inclusive support to children with diverse needs. Leveraging your expertise of working within a high needs environment, you will play a significant role in providing children with opportunities to participate in learning and development activities at the service. 

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: $36 - 38 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: Access paid parental leave (10 weeks) and 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.