Trainee or Assistant Educator

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Educator or passionate trainee to join our nursery room at Penola Casa in Wavell Heights, Brisbane. This full-time role will be responsible for supporting the room leader in the day-to-day operations of our long-daycare.

About us

Penola Casa' is a family-owned and operated 85 place exceeding rated childcare centre with an extensive waitlist and stable child attendance over the course of the year (no resettling new children constantly!) that has been providing early childhood education in Wavell Heights for 8 years. The centre operates under the project of Reggio Emilia within our context and take children rights, competency and citizenship to the heart of everything we do. We are committed to child safety whilst offering a risky outdoor play focused environment that supports the holistic development of each child in our care.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package above award

• Traineeship, mentor support and study pay

• Ongoing paid professional development opportunities

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Discount on childcare fees for your own children

• Free staff meals prepared by our talented centre cook

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and social events e.g. staff retreat

• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certifications