OSCAR Programme Assistant

Kidsbase; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kidsbase is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Programme Supervisor to lead our Before School, After School and Holiday programmes at Marshland School, Christchurch. You will help plan age-appropriate activities, supervise sessions, and communicate with parents to ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Hours are 7:15am–9:00am and 2:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays during school terms (26.25 hrs/week), with possible holiday work 7:30am–6:00pm. A FULL driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school-age setting is desirable.
• Ability to plan engaging activities and supervise groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning age-appropriate activities to enthuse and engage children.
• Help lead Before School, After School and Holiday Programme sessions.
• Communicate with parents to share updates and resolve concerns.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children, following policy and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Child engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Do you enjoying interacting with children and guiding them in their play, are you a leader with the ability to deliver exceptional childcare programmes? if you are, then we want to hear from you.

Kidsbase is a well-established and very successful Before School, After School and School Holiday childcare programme provider for 5-13 year old children, operating programmes throughout Christchurch and North Canterbury. We pride ourselves that we offer a safe and encouraging environment for the children who attend our programmes, and a fun, enjoyable and supportive environment for the staff who deliver these programmes for us.

We are looking for a vibrant Assistant programme SUPERVISOR to help lead our Before School, After School Programme and School Holiday Programme at our Marshland School Programme, Christchurch.

Must be available between the hours of 7:15am - 9:00am & 2:30pm - 6:00pm weekdays during school terms (26.25hrs per week) & 7:30am - 6:00pm weekdays. School holiday work may also be available 7.30am-6pm.
MUST have a FULL driver's license.

The Programme Assistant would be responsible for helping plan when needed age-appropriate activities which enthuse and engage the children, making good use of both the indoor and outdoor environment and communicating with parents. You need the ability to problem solve situations and behavior issues and follow through on agreed solutions in a positive manner with parents, staff and management.

Kidsbase offers the successful applicants a comprehensive induction and orientation programme including key childcare industry training and first aid certification if required.