About MIHELP
MIHELP (Montessori In Home Early Learning Professionals) is an approved In Home Care (IHC) provider supporting families who require flexible, home-based education and care. We work with educators who are reliable, child-focused, professional and able to travel to family homes and community settings to deliver care in line with family needs and service requirements.
The role
We're a Helensburgh family looking for a warm, dependable educator to support our son, after school three afternoons a week. He needs a consistent routine, and the chance to build a real relationship over time.
Our son is in Year 5 and is a curious, imaginative kid. He's big on Lego, action figures, and dressing up and role-playing, and he'll happily disappear into a fact-packed book about dogs, Lego or Marvel and DC. He loves dogs, and enjoys time on his iPad too. A good afternoon for him looks like a bit of downtime to decompress after school, some time doing an activity he loves , and an educator who's genuinely up for joining in with what he's into, whether that's building something, reading together or playing along with a bit of make-believe.
Kallen has some additional needs and does best with an educator who is patient, consistent and calm. We're happy to share more at the shortlist stage.
The right person is genuinely engaged, not just supervising. If you like the idea of being a steady, positive presence for one child rather than managing a group, this could be a great fit.
Schedule
- Monday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm — family home, Helensburgh
- Tuesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm — family home, Helensburgh
- Wednesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm — community activity in Caringbah
Approximately 9 hours per week. The Wednesday session is a supported group activity in Caringbah, so you'd be supporting him to take part and engage rather than delivering care solo at home — a nice change of pace and setting.
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate support in the family home and at the approved community activity.
- Follow the agreed care routine, service schedule and MIHELP directions.
- Support the after-school routine such as decompression, homework, play, meals and transitions.
- Support participation and engagement at the Wednesday Skillz4Me activity.
- Transport where this is part of the placement and approved by MIHELP and the family.
- Maintain professional, open communication with the family and MIHELP.
- Complete required records, timesheets and service documentation accurately and on time.
- Follow MIHELP policies on child safety, supervision, medical conditions, transport, emergency response and confidentiality.
Essential requirements
- Working With Children Check valid for NSW.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain before commencement if permitted).
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher), or actively working towards a relevant qualification, subject to MIHELP and regulatory requirements.
- Driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle (helpful given the two locations and any approved transport).
- Police Check and other screening checks as required.
- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently in a home-based setting.
Desirable
- Experience supporting school-age children with additional needs
- Previous experience in In Home Care, Family Day Care, OOSH or centre-based settings.
- Experience with community-based or NDIS-style participation programs.
- Confidence using email, forms and online systems.
Why educators choose MIHELP
- A consistent, one-child placement where you can build a genuine relationship over time.
- Flexible work that suits educators supplementing part-time or casual work in other settings.
- Support, induction and ongoing guidance from an experienced In Home Care provider.
- Car allowance for educator travel between home and the service location.
- Placements available across ACT, NSW, VIC and QLD.
How to apply
Send your resume and a short cover email outlining your location, availability, qualification status and relevant experience - especially any experience with school-age children or additional needs to [email protected]
Work location: In person (Helensburgh & Caringbah)
Benefits: Travel reimbursement
Pay: $33.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
