OSCAR Programme Manager - Marshall Laing school

Who are we?

sKids was founded in 1996 when two parents created a structured out of school care service for primary aged children. Now we’re New Zealand’s favourite kid’s hangout, welcoming over 3800 tamariki each day at over 170 school sites. Working at sKids brings out the inner child in all of us! We like to have fun no matter what we do. Some of the activities you can be involved in include day trips, cooking, arts & crafts, science, sports and so much more!

About the Role:

• Responsible for sKids Programme set up and the daily operation of the programme as well as fostering great relationships with our school communities.

• Play an important role in ‘growing AWESOME kiwi kids’.

• Provide day to day supervisory care and responsibility for programme delivery

• Manage parent and school liaison

• Manage & Oversee daily administrational tasks

• Managing staff & your team members

Hours of work

15+ hours rostered per week between before & after school programmes. Possible School Holiday Programmes hours available over the school holidays.

• Monday - Friday only.

• Before school hours: 7am - 8.30am

• After school hours: from/between 2.30pm - 6pm

Location of work: Marshall Laing, Mt Roskill Auckland

Perks and Benefits we offer:

• 50% discount on selected programmes

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Referral Bonus

• Great team environment

• Excellent career development to a Senior Programme Leader and up!

What could you expect working with us?
Working at sKids brings out the inner child in all of us! We like to have fun no matter what we do. Some of the activities you can be involved in include day trips, cooking, arts and crafts, science, sports and so much more!
As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the programme set up and the daily operation of the programme as well as fostering great relationships with our school communities. You would also play an important role in ‘growing AWESOME kiwi kids’.

We’re looking for someone who has,

• A strong passion for working with children aged 5-12 and helping inspiring them, to develop their confidence along with the ability to be true to themselves.

• Able to work more than 20 hours for some weeks.

• MUST HAVE previous experience working with children or working in the childcare/ education sector.

• Previous experience in organizing before and after school programs is highly beneficial.

• MUST BE a strong communicator as you will be the face between sKids and the parents.

• A strong team player

• Excellent planning and organizing skills

• A Valid NZ work/student visa or is a NZ resident or citizen.

• In order to comply with Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004, only applicants over the age of 20 years can be considered for this role.

If the above sounds like you of if you're looking to grow your career within the education and childcare sector, APPLY NOW!

Safeguarding
sKids is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and we expect all staff to operate in a way that reflects this intent. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check. All applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand.