2026 TeamKids - OSHC/Childcare - 2IC

TeamKids; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ECEC Grant

Director Of Service Job Ready training

Staff Discounts: up to 95% enrolment

Employee Assistance Program

60% internal promotion rate

Employee Referral Program: up to $500

Job summary

TeamKids in Mascot, Sydney, is seeking a Second in Charge (2IC) to lead before and after school care, delivering high-quality experiences for primary school children and supporting a dynamic team.

This part-time role offers hands-on leadership, engagement with school communities, and the chance to develop enriching activities while ensuring compliance and safety.

If you are passionate about childcare, enjoy mentoring staff and families, this role provides immediate impact and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Before and After School Care or education preferred but training provided.
• Confident communicator with children, parents, team members and school principals.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality care and experiences for children.
• Engage with school communities, attend events and assemblies.
• Support development and implementation of enriching activities based on children's preferences.
• Ensure program compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Diploma qualification (ACECQA standards)

Job description

• Take the next step in your OSHC/ Childcare career and join TeamKids!
• Opportunities for career progression - On the job coaching - In-house training
• Get Rewarded! - Earn extra on us through the ECEC Grant

TeamKids is the premium provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) throughout Australia. We exist to excite, engage and entertain children before school, after school and throughout school holidays.

Job Description

This permanent, part - time opportunity offers hands on experience in the OSHC industry. You'll be supported every step of the way by a Director of Service, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in your role.

Service Location: Mascot

You’ll work across split shifts, Monday to Friday:

Before school hours: 7.00am - 9.00am (Monday to Friday)

After school hours: 2.30pm - 6.00pm (Monday to Friday)

The Role - Ready to Grow Your Leadership?

As the Second in Charge (2IC), you’ll be a key leader in delivering high-quality care and creating memorable experiences for the children in our service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about childcare and leadership, ready to make a meaningful impact on the children, parents, and team.

Engage with the school community, attending events, assemblies.

Assist with the creation and implementation of enriching experiences based on the preferences of the children in your program

Foster genuine relationships with children and their families.

Play and have FUN with primary school aged children

Support with ensuring your program in compliance according to industry regulations.

The Successful Candidate:

• Ideally you have previous experience working in Before and After School Care or education, but this is by no means essential - we can train you!
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and still a big kid at heart!
• Confident communicator with children, parents, team members, and school principals.
• You’re a strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do, positive attitude.
• Passionate about creating enriching experiences for primary-aged children.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and love to have FUN!
• RelevantDiplomaqualification (equivalent orworking towards it) as per ACECQA standards. (Visit www.acecqa.gov.au for more info)
• As part of TeamKids’ commitment to child safety, all successful candidates are required to complete mandatory National Child Safety Training through Geccko prior to commencing employment with TeamKids

The Perks

• We’re approved for the ECEC Grant: Get extra with us!
• Development Opportunities: We offer Director Of Service Job Ready training to give you the skills to grow in this career.
• Staff Discounts:Enjoy up to 95% discount on enrolment fees at any TK service! Conditions Apply
• Wellbeing Matters:Get support when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression:With a 60% internal promotion rate, your next big career move could be just around the corner.
• Employee Referral Program:Earn up to$500for referring a friend.

At TeamKids, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks, and screening to ensure all potential employees are committed to safeguarding children and have no history of behaviour that could compromise their safety.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of all children in our care. This means at TeamKids we are passionate about equality and diversity, we value every individual, we passionately protect and ensure every child’s safety, and are always seeking to be better and do better than yesterday.