Part-time Kindy Club Coordinator
Yeronga Hyde Road Kindergarten Society
Yeronga, Brisbane QLD
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Part time
$37 – $45 per hour
Part-time Kindy Club Coordinator
Yeronga Hyde Road Kindergarten
About Yeronga Hyde Road Kindergarten (YHRK)
We are a beautiful, traditional double-unit community kindergarten that is affiliated with Lady Gowrie and situated alongside Hyde Road Park in the leafy inner-city suburb of Yeronga. Our before and after kindergarten hours ‘Kindy Club’ program sets us apart and allows us to offer extended care for up to 22 children attending our kindergarten program to assist families in our local area. We have an experienced team of passionate early childhood education and care professionals and we are looking for another enthusiastic and committed team member to join us.
About the Kindy Club Coordinator Role
- The Coordinator of YHRK’s before- and after-hours program (Kindy Club) is responsible for the effective and efficient operation and management of the program in accordance with YHRK policies and standards and any specific directions of the YHRK management Committee from time to time.
- The Kindy Club Coordinator will report to the Nominated Supervisor of YRHK who reports to the Management Committee.
- You will work closely with another experienced Educator, supporting the children’s transition from their kindy day to Kindy Club (and vice versa) and leading fun sessions together.
- This is a Permanent, Part-time position comprising 25 hours per week worked during the kindergarten term as follows:
5 hours per weekday, Monday to Friday inclusive;
Morning and afternoon shifts (7am to 9am and 2.30pm to 5.30pm) with a generous split-shift allowance OR If you are looking for an afternoon shift 2.30pm to 5.30pm, this role may be for you. - Again, this is a permanent, part-time continuing position at YHRK, meaning you are PAID your regular working hours during our closure periods (annual leave included). We are closed during school holidays in line with Education Queensland.
- Our current Kindy Club hours are from 7:15am to 8:30am and 2:35pm to 5:30am weekdays, Mondays to Fridays during the kindergarten term.
- In addition to your regular working hours above, you may be offered additional hours from time to time (ie relief work when other team members are on leave).
- Professional development and on the job training is provided.
- While one Coordinator is preferred for continuity, it is possible that the role could be shared between multiple applicants. Please share your availability in your application letter.
About your duties
- Observe, plan for and document learning with the children including communicating experiences with families via our online communications platform ‘Storypark’.
- Provide support and work collaboratively with other staff in the centre to maintain an efficient and well-organised learning environment
- Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, colleagues, and management committee members.
- Actively participate in the centre’s functioning, participating in events and professional development opportunities, and becoming involved in the overall “well-being” of the centre community.
Essential Qualifications
- A Diploma level qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (see note below).
- Current Blue Card (Paid employee)
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (including Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting – HLTAID004) or be committed to obtaining this certification
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYLF and willing to upgrade knowledge to Version 2.0
- Experience in a similar role will be highly regarded.
Please note:
You can be counted towards meeting the diploma-level qualification requirements if you are:
- enrolled in an ACECQA-approved diploma level or higher qualification and have started study.
- making satisfactory progress towards completing the course
- meeting the requirements to maintain enrolment.
And you either: - hold an approved certificate III level ECEC qualification or
- have completed 30% of the units in an approved Early Childhood Teacher qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education).
- If this sounds like you, please apply via Seek or email your letter of application and current resume to us (nominatedsupervisor@hyderoad.qld.edu.au) as soon as possible. YHRK will start interviewing at any time and we reserve the right to close applications as soon as a suitable applicant is appointed to the role.