Cert III Traineeship

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre; Geehi; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction mentor

ECT Scholarship program

Leadership development

Career development & mentoring

Networking opportunities

Paid professional development

First Aid training

Job summary

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centre is seeking a motivated individual for a Certificate III traineeship at their Bella Vista service. The fixed-term contract runs up to 18 months with paid training and mentoring from a seasoned team of educators.

Role includes study time, potential first aid training, and working hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. A passion for early childhood education and commitment to child safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion and drive to learn and participate in the work environment.
• Commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children through safe environments.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy – experience with web-based documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in assessment documentation and curriculum planning for children.
• Ensure health and safety needs of all children are supported.
• Maintain environments that foster curiosity and engagement.
• Demonstrate professional standards and positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Lead reflective practice relating to inclusion and equity within the room and service.
• Advocate for the rights of children and their families.
• Abide by service policies to ensure high quality practices.

Skills

Passion

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Working with Children Check

Job description

IMPORTANT -You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible for this position.

ABOUT KINDA-MINDI

Kinda-Mindi Early Learning Centres are a small group of services, with locations around Sydney. We cater for children aged 0-6 years of age. Kinda-Mindi has plans to expand in services over the next few years, providing a variety of career options for all employees into the future.

Kinda-Mindi recognises and appreciates the value of their staff. We have a strong and supportive management team who are there to support and empower you to achieve your career goals.

BENEFITS

• Induction Program – including a dedicated mentor to support you in your early weeks in your new role.

• ECT Scholarship Program – for educators with the dream of being an ECT.

• Leadership Program Roles – Providing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop their leadership skills for future career roles.

• Career development and mentoring opportunities – 2IC, Educational Leaderships and other support office roles.

• Networking opportunities.

• PAID professional development opportunities, including conferences.

• PAID First Aid qualifications and child protection training.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• Uniforms, including hats, are provided.

• Parking is onsite.

• Close to public transport.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

As our motto is “To Motivate, To Stimulate, To Challenge”, we are looking for some motivated and enthusiastic people to join our organisation to both work, and gain a qualification in early childhood education and care.

We are currently looking for a new trainee for our BELLA VISTA service. Kinda-Mindi, Bella Vista is a 103-place service with 6 rooms. The service boasts a highly qualified team who are eager to support and mentor an individual looking to start their career in the early childhood industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position is for a Certificate III traineeship.

If you are already studying an ECEC course, this position is not for you. You can express your interest in working for Kinda-Mindi via our Careers Page - www.kinda-mindi.com.au/careers/

This is a fixed-term contract position for a maximum of 18 months where you will have the opportunity to gain your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, gaining critical knowledge and practical skills in the workplace. You will be supported by a long-standing, highly qualified team of educators whilst you learn about subjects like child development, health and safety, and inclusive practices. You will be given 3 hours of study time each week at the service. There may also be a requirement for you to attend first aid training that is included within your course.

There is no cost to you for the training.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Actively participate in the process of individual child assessment documentation and curriculum planning.

• Ensuring the health and safety needs of all children are supported.

• Maintenance of environments which fosters curiosity and encourages exploration and engagement.

• Demonstrate and promote professional standards at all times, ensuring positive and respectful relationships with children, families, fellow team members and the wider community.

• Lead reflective practice and curriculum considerations relating to inclusion and equity within your room and the service as a whole.

• Advocate for the rights of children and their families.

• Abide by all service policies and procedures, ensuring high quality practices are implemented at all times.

Candidates need to be dedicated, reliable and committed to working within our team. This is a full-time role, and the ability to work between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm is a must.

The roles are due to commence as soon as possible, however we are happy to wait through relevant notice periods for the perfect candidate.

ABOUT YOU

You will have:

Essential Criteria

• Passion and drive to learn and participate in the work environment.

• A commitment to empowering, respecting and protecting children and young people through the provision of child safe environments.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Computer literacy - experience using web-based documentation systems preferred. Training will also be conducted online.

• Current approved Working with Children Check clearance number, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

MORE INFORMATION

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please contact:

Amy Smith - Nominated Supervisor

(02) 8610 3***

**********@kinda-mindi.com.au