Lead Educator - Toddlers | Join our Amazing Coffs Team!
Petit ELJ Coffs Harbour is a beautiful 84 place purpose-built centre, and we are ready to welcome our newest Lead Educator to the Petit family.
We are seeking a highly confident, knowledgeable, and experienced Lead Educator to align with our Toddlers (2 to 3 years) studio and play a pivotal role in leading the development and delivery of quality learning programs and outcomes. You will have exceptional communication skills in developing positive interactions with children, families, Educators and community members and will foster a strong sense of belonging at the service where the children’s learning experiences are led off their interests. You will have a calm and highly respectful manner where you thrive in a creating a nurturing learning environment filled with meaningful experiences. We don’t just say our children are our number one priority â they actually ARE!
From our last Employee Engagement Survey (Oct 23), some of our Coffs employees said the "sense of community and belonging is high! As a new team member, it is amazing to walk into such a welcoming and warm environment." Further on what we are doing well at Petit; the "quality of educator and children's relationships" and the "support from head office and operations is fabulous. Trust is given and I am able to grow and thrive at work".
Our inclusive and supportive culture is at the heartbeat of our organisation where every team member feels valued, heard, and appreciated. We have recently implemented a new remuneration and benefits package that goes beyond industry standards and rewards and reflects the exceptional value our employees bring to each service. We believe in championing and rewarding our teams hard work because we value their dedication and their achievements.
.Further Petit Perks & Benefits
- All Study Towards Diploma & Qualified Leads as well as Diploma qualified Assistant Educators receive 10% Above Award where we also offer Individual Flexibility Arrangements PLUS a very generous additional Full-Time Allowance for team members who offer our children continuity of care. Here at Petit we also offer a further Responsible Person Allowance when performing the role and our ECT’s receive an additional allowance in recognition of the complexity associated with leading Kindy or pre-school funded programs.
- Our Lead Educators receive 2 hours of additional non-contact programming time rostered off the floor above award â we highly value the delivery of quality learning programs.
- High focus on Wellbeing and team training. We help in providing further insight on your own needs and your team's needs to understand how best to support one another. We are looking to soon launch our Financial Wellbeing initiatives,
- Access to our exciting new professional development calendar for 2024 where we are partnering with industry expert, Dr Kaylene Henderson with mini masterclasses, along with leadership development across all levels within our education teams.
- Full-time Educational Leader onsite ready to help and support your programming and planning PLUS our Educational Practice Adviser visits regularly to further support curriculum, programming, and best practice.
- Our Excellence Scholarship Program on offer if you are looking to study a Degree in Early Childhood. We will generously assist with tuition fee coverage as well as paid practicum/study leave.
- Generous 65% childcare staff discount off CCS that significantly reduces your fees
- An Employee Referral Bonus scheme that offers up to $1300 per referral â why not network and join together!
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on future generations, thrive in a collaborative environment and seek a workplace where your efforts are celebrated and rewarded, then Petit Early Learning Journey is the place for you!
Please reach out to Michelle on 0448 171 068 or email michelle.clarke@petitjourney.com.au if you would like to find out more.
Alternatively APPLY NOW and be a part of our exciting journey!
