Trainee Educator
About The Position
Are you interested in building an exciting career that has a positive impact on Australian children? Do you want to join a team that continuously invests in your professional development and supports you to enjoy life outside of work? As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey. With the support of your Centre Leadership Team, Teachers, and Educators, you will be empowered to forge your career whilst working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. You will achieve this by: Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement Contributing to a professional and positive work culture To be eligible for a Traineeship you are not able to hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificate other than in childcare will still be eligible. In addition, you must have: The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care A permanent right to work in Australia Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one) Strong communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Ability to work well individually and as part of a team Enthusiasm and a positive attitude Interest in early years education Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)
Requirements
- The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
- A permanent right to work in Australia
- Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
- Strong communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Interest in early years education
- Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)
- To be eligible for a Traineeship you are not able to hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificate other than in childcare will still be eligible.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
- Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements
- Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
- Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
- Contributing to a professional and positive work culture
Benefits
- Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
- Better pay – you will receive an above award pay rate
- Paid study time and professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
- for eligible traineeship training contracts an Australian citizen or a person granted permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen who entered Australia on a valid passport (the Australian Government requires that they have been a resident in Australia for more than 6 months). Visa Holders must be able to work AND study in Australia and the duration of the traineeship must match the length of the Visa.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
