Childcare Traineeship

Kinda Kapers Belmont; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Hourly pay $19.51–$25.36

Growth opportunities

Mentoring program

Online training via ECA Hub

Subsidised childcare

Job summary

Kinda Kapers Belmont is offering childcare education traineeships around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland. The program leads to a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with a pathway to continued employment after completion.

We are a family‑owned provider seeking nurturing, energetic people over 18 who want to learn and care for children. Benefits include above‑award wages, flexible contracts (full or part‑time), mentoring, and access to online training through the ECA Hub.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or over and mature candidates welcome.
• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.
• Working with Children's Check (WWCC) required (18yrs+).
• A passion to educate and care for children and willingness to study.

Skills

Childcare passion

Team player

Positive attitude

Willing to study

Education

Certificate III in ECEC

Job description

Toronto, Tighes Hill & Belmont North Based Childcare Education Traineeships!

Start your career in Early Childhood Education & Care!

Kinda Kapers is a family-owned Long Day Care & Preschool provider with centres based across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland. We cater for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, and have been educating and caring for children for over 30 years!

We are looking for nurturing, caring, energetic and motivated people who wish to commence atraineeship for aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to join our team. (Must be 18 years or over, mature candidates welcomed)

Kinda Kapers prides ourselves in offering a career in the Early Childhood industry, offering new entrant traineeships a place to gain their Certificate III in Children's Services. On completion the majority of our trainees are offered the opportunity to continue working with Kinda Kapers while studying to gain their Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.

Child safety is our highest priority, guiding every policy, procedure, and training initiative at Kinda Kapers. Our commitment is transparent, proactive, and continuously reviewed to ensure the absolute highest standards for children.

As a member of the Kinda Kapers team, we offer our employees:

• Above Award Wages!
• $19.51 – $25.36 per hour based on yrs from school
• An inclusive and welcoming team environment to work and study.
• Opportunities for growth, development and career advancement at one of our seven centres around the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Maitland region
• Chance for career progression – embedded mentoring program at each service, where senior staff mentor junior staff through their studies, setting and achieving professional goals and navigating advancement and training in the industry.
• Unlimited opportunities to conduct online training through the ECA Hub
• Above-award wages for trainees! Once finished Certificate III Kinda Kapers offers above-award wages for staff continuing their professional development!
• Negotiable working contracts offering full time and part time employment
• Rotational rosters that allow for work-life balance, offering allocated days off
• Significantly subsidised childcare fees for employees with children!

All Applicants are required to have:

• A passion to educate and care for children
• A willingness to study, learn and work within a team environment
• An approachable, friendly and positive attitude
• The ability to have fun and enjoy the company of children
• An approved Working with Children's Check (18yrs +)
• More mature candidates welcome

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.