School Holiday Vacation Care Educators & Coordinator

We're looking for another 3-5 staff to join our wonderful team of School Holiday Program Leaders and Educators in Sept 2026 / Jan 2027.  Looking for some staff to start immediately in Sept 2026 school holidays, and more to start in Jan 2027 school holidays.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM EDUCATOR:

This role just runs during the School Holidays, so is very complimentary to any roles that you might have that occur during the School Term.  Many of our staff work during the term in other roles (either full time, part time or CRT), and then work with us regularly during the school holidays. We aim to build long-term relationships with our staff and students.

We are looking for more staff to come on-board as Educators and leaders of the activities as our services and student numbers are consistently booking out!  The team is a fun, helpful, friendly group of wonderful people.  We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team.

Healthways Recreation Centre is a community-focused centre located in Mont Albert North.  In the School Holidays we run a fantastic holiday program on-site.  Children participate in all sorts of activities and events, including: ten pin bowling, art & craft, sports, science experiments, swimming, ball games, dress-ups, etc.  

Information about the program can be found at: http://www.healthways.com.au/boxhill/other-programs/school-holiday-program/

Parents love us because we have so much variety on-site!  And the kids have so much fun!

Job description – SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM EDUCATOR

Overall purpose of the role:

• To care for and educate children enrolled in the School Holiday Program and to help create a fun, friendly and welcoming environment for them and their families.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Consistently encourage participation and fun:

  • Welcome children/parents to the program.

  • Get to know children's names and likes/dislikes.

  • Establish and follow the rules of the program.

  • Keep an eye out for children that are by themselves or not being included in games and make sure they are happy and making friends.

• Instruct fun and interesting activities and games:

  • Instruct activities and games for the sessions in which you're rostered.

  • Be ready to change activities to suit the likes of the children enrolled.

  • Keep the children engaged and enjoying themselves.

  • Maintain control of the group.

  • Clean up the area at the end of an activity.

• Promote, create and maintain a safe environment:

  • Ensure that you know how many children you have under your care and where they are.

  • Only allow the children to participate in activities that are safe for the conditions.

  • Position yourself during an activity to maintain eye contact with your group.

  • Be aware of safety risks and use initiative to prevent issues before they happen.

  • Check the medical list for children enrolled and take action to minimize risks associated with allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, disabilities, behavioural considerations, personality considerations, etc.

Qualifications required for the role:

• Currently enrolled in or having completed a tertiary level qualification (as per the Education and Care Services National Regulations for over pre-school aged children) in the fields of:

  • Education - eg. Any Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas, Certificate IVs or Certificate IIIs in Education Support, Early Education, Teaching.

  • Or Community - eg. Community Services, Social Work, Psychology TAFE or Bachelor Degree studies.

  • Or Health - eg. Any Nursing, Physio, Osteo, Medical Bachelor Degree.

  • Or Recreation/Sport - eg. Any Sport Science, Dance, Physical Education Bachelor Degree.

• Working with children check or VIT card

• First Aid for Children's Services (Code: HLTAID012) - Either already has qualification or willing to obtain. We offer reimbursement for this qualification.

A person in this role will need the following skills:

• Be friendly and fun.

• Have a happy, helpful attitude.

• Enjoy working with children.

• Be able to lead a group of children effectively.

• Know lots of games/activities to keep children engaged.

• Show initiative to prevent accidents from happening.

• Be proactive to share and take-onboard ideas that will help make the children's experience a really positive one.

The casual wage for this role is:

• $42.46-$53.85 depending on qualifications and experience inc. super.

Please submit your cover letter and resume asap.  We will be starting interviews now for positions starting in Sept 2026 or Jan 2027 School Holidays.  

We look forward to meeting you!