Casual School Holiday Program jobs

About Us:

For over 11 years, Rise & Shine Kindergarten has been setting the benchmark for excellence in early childhood education. Proudly family-owned and operated, we know that exceptional care and learning starts with exceptional people.

Our educators are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our team feels supported, valued and inspired to bring their best every day.

Today, we’re thriving across 15 centres throughout NSW and QLD, with exciting plans for continued growth. We’ve created a workplace where educators can feel supported, develop their skills and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Because when educators love what they do, children thrive — and families feel the difference.

Joining Rise & Shine means more than starting a new job. It means becoming part of a family-owned organisation that is passionate about setting new standards in early learning and giving every team member the opportunity to shine.

About the role:

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic educators to join our School Holiday Care team, including an experienced Team Leader and Casual Educators.

Our in-house vacation care program is based at the Rise & Shine Education Head Office in Kogarah, NSW, providing school-aged children with a fun, engaging and safe holiday experience.

We are looking for educators who are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm during NSW school holiday periods. Hours may be adjusted depending on availability.

As a Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a team of casual educators to deliver a high-quality school holiday program
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the program
• Create a safe, engaging and enjoyable environment for school-aged children
• Coordinate and support daily activities, programs and excursions
• Build strong and positive relationships with children, families and educators
• Ensure appropriate supervision, safety and wellbeing of all children
• Support educators and provide guidance throughout the program
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive team culture

As a casual educator, you will:

• Provide high-quality, fun and engaging care to school-aged children
• Supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Participate in planned activities, programs and excursions across Sydney
• Encourage children to get involved, have fun and build new skills
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with children and families
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a calm, inclusive and enjoyable environment
• Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to make each school holiday program memorable

About You:

We’re looking for people who are:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about working with children
• Caring, responsible and committed to providing high-quality care
• Confident communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible with availability during school holiday periods
• Creative and enthusiastic about planning and participating in activities
• Confident in creating fun and engaging experiences for school-aged children

For the Team Leader position, you will ideally have:

• Previous leadership or Team Leader experience
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in vacation care
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to confidently lead and support a team

You will also have:

• A valid Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• A qualification in Early Childhood Education, School Age Education or a related field is desirable but not essential

Why join the Rise and Shine family?

At Rise & Shine, we want our educators to feel valued, supported and part of our village.

You will enjoy:

• School holiday work, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
• Competitive casual rates
• Flexible work during NSW school holiday periods
• Free onsite parking
• Comfortable uniform
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• A team that genuinely values its educators
• The opportunity to be part of a growing, family-owned organisation
• Immediate start available

Ready to join the Rise and Shine Family?

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to be part of a team that puts children, families and educators first, we’d love to hear from you.

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Child Safe Standards:

All candidates will be required to complete a Prohibition Declaration as part of the recruitment process.

Rise & Shine is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all children and young people. We recognise our responsibilities and statutory duty of care and are committed to meeting the relevant Child Safe Standards and legislative requirements.