Trainee Educator - Early Childhood Education and Care

About the role

Explore & Develop Terrigal, an Exceeding-rated early childhood education and care service, is offering a full-time traineeship for a Trainee Educator. You will complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while earning, with hands-on experience supported by experienced educators and mentors.

Key responsibilities

• Learn alongside experienced early childhood professionals.
• Build respectful, responsive relationships with children and families.
• Support engaging learning experiences based on children's interests.
• Assist with daily routines while keeping the environment safe, clean and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively within a large professional team.
• Help maintain Exceeding National Quality Standard practices.

Required profile

• Passion for working with young children and motivation to start a career in early childhood education.
• Willingness to study and complete a Certificate III.
• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain it before starting).
• Current references.
• Ability to undertake a full-time traineeship.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities, including mandatory reporting and professional boundaries.

What we offer

• Above award wages and eligibility for the Government Worker Retention Payment.
• Monday to Friday full-time work with a monthly rotating roster.
• Dedicated mentoring and fully paid professional development.
• Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Employee Assistance Program, uniform provided and onsite parking.
• Closure over Christmas and New Year, annual staff Christmas celebration and team recognition events.
• Genuine opportunities for ongoing employment and career progression after the traineeship.