**Are you seeking flexible working hours for family work/life balance **reasons **and looking for a fun, positive **team and **centre culture?**
As part of this growth we are seeking passionate like-minded Educators who love to ignite children's curiosity and natural desire to learn. At our beautiful purpose-built Petit Hamilton centre you will find a highly welcoming and experienced team with an abundance of resources. This presents an ideal opportunity if you are Certificate III or Diploma level qualified in Early Childhood Education and Care and seeking flexibility with a smaller number of shifts per week and further flexibility and choice week to week in picking up shifts. We see our Casual Educators very much an integral part of our Education team.
You could be transitioning careers with other study commitments or seeking better balance for work and family reasons rather than the full commitment of working full-time or permanent part-time hours.
**About You**:
- Experienced Educator with a vibrant, open, friendly nature and a collaborative team approach
- Certificate III. Diploma or higher qualifications in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Child Protection Training, we can guide you further in how to obtain if you do not currently hold
- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (highly desirable)
- Blue Card
**If you are considering permanent part-time t**here are so many reasons to join the Petit family. Let's start with the benefits!**
- Most organisations say they are child-led, but we actually ARE! Come into our Centre for a tour and see for yourself!
- Highly Competitive Above Award Rates
- Retail and Childcare Discounts - 65% Childcare Discount and Discounted Groceries, Gift Cards along with over 4000 perks through PerkBox
- Our Lead Educators receive additional paid planning and programming time, 4 hours per studio per week
- Our Educational Leaders provide 2 hours per studio support each week - that's 12 hours to mentor and provide support across our centre Education team!
- Paid Professional Development - Online Learning, support from an experienced Education and Practice Team and partnerships with sector leaders and national networking opportunities
- Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
- Paid overtime for staff meetings and trainings
- Great incentives for employee referrals (up to $1300 per eligible employee)
- Generous resourcing budgets to assist educators
**The Petit Early Learning Journey family**
Petit ELJ is a privately owned company operating 17 modern long day-care centres across QLD, NSW, VIC, and the ACT. We provide an inclusive environment where children and families are valued and respected. At Petit ELJ, children always come first!
**APPLY NOW - **We cannot wait to hear from you!