Educator

Acacia College – EduCareIQ EducatorAbout Acacia CollegeAcacia College, through the EduCareIQ platform, connects families with trained and trusted educators who provide quality aftercare, tutoring, learning support and supervised activities for children.EduCareIQ manages educator registration, vetting, bookings, scheduling, payments and session records, allowing educators to focus on what matters most — helping children learn, grow and thrive.The RoleAs an Acacia Educator, you will provide structured and engaging care and learning support to children through EduCareIQ.Depending on your qualifications, skills and availability, you may provide services at a family's home, an approved Acacia College location, or another designated partner location.Your responsibilities may include:Homework assistance and academic supportOne-on-one or small-group tutoringReading and literacy supportMathematics and science supportSTEM and engineering activitiesCreative arts and musicEducational games and supervised playPractical learning activities and projectsHoliday learning and activity programmesSchool preparation and revisionSupervision of children during aftercareSupporting children's social and creative developmentProviding parents/guardians with feedback on sessionsAreas You Can Teach or SupportEducators can register their areas of competence and interest, including:AcademicMathematicsEnglishSciencePhysicsChemistryBiologyComputer StudiesSTEM & Practical LearningEngineeringRoboticsCodingProblem solvingBuilding and construction projectsScience experimentsCreative & DevelopmentalArtMusicReadingCreative writingEducational gamesCraft and making activitiesGeneral AftercareHomework supervisionStudy supportSupervised playHoliday activitiesChild engagement and enrichmentEducators should only offer subjects and activities for which they have the appropriate knowledge, experience or demonstrated competence.What We Look ForAcacia College is looking for educators who are:Responsible and dependablePatient and respectful towards childrenGood communicatorsPassionate about education and child developmentPunctual and organisedComfortable working with children of different agesAble to create engaging learning experiencesProfessional when dealing with parents and guardiansCommitted to safeguarding and child protectionWilling to follow Acacia College policies and EduCareIQ proceduresFormal teaching qualifications are an advantage, but relevant experience, skills and demonstrated competence may also be considered depending on the service being offered.Educator RegistrationEducators create a profile on EduCareIQ and provide information including:Personal and contact informationEducation and qualificationsTeaching or childcare experienceSubjects and skillsAge groups they can work withPreferred service typesAvailabilityService locationsRelevant certificationsReferences and supporting documentationAll educators are subject to Acacia College's required verification and vetting process before being approved to accept bookings.How EduCareIQ Works1. RegisterCreate your educator profile and submit your qualifications, experience and areas of expertise.2. VerificationAcacia College reviews your information and completes the required verification and vetting checks.3. Set Your AvailabilityTell us when and where you are available to provide services.4. Receive BookingsFamilies request services through EduCareIQ. Suitable educators can be matched with available bookings based on their skills, location, availability and profile.5. Deliver the SessionProvide the agreed educational, aftercare or enrichment service professionally and safely.6. Record the SessionComplete the required session information through EduCareIQ.7. Get PaidPayments are processed through the EduCareIQ platform in accordance with Acacia College's educator payment terms.Professional StandardsEvery Acacia Educator is expected to:Put the child's safety and wellbeing firstTreat every child with dignity and respectMaintain appropriate professional boundariesFollow safeguarding and child-protection proceduresMaintain confidentialityArrive on time and preparedDeliver the service described in the bookingCommunicate promptly with parents/guardians and Acacia CollegeReport incidents or safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channelsNever engage in inappropriate conduct with a childEducator PerformanceEduCareIQ maintains an educator profile that may include:Verification statusQualifications and skillsAvailabilityCompleted sessionsParent/guardian feedbackSession ratingsReliabilityIncident records where applicableOverall educator trust/performance scoreConsistently high-performing educators may receive greater visibility and additional booking opportunities.Why Become an Acacia Educator?As an Acacia Educator, you can:Earn income from your teaching and childcare skillsChoose services that match your expertiseSet your availabilityAccess families through one platformBuild your professional profileGain experience working with childrenTeach beyond the traditional classroomDeliver creative and practical learning experiencesBecome part of a growing education and childcare networkOur MissionAt Acacia College, we believe education does not stop when the school bell rings.Through EduCareIQ, we are building a trusted network of educators who help children learn, explore, create and grow — beyond the classroom.