Early Childhood Trainee and Certificate 3

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres; Penrith; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Supportive, collaborative team

Beautiful centre environment

Staff appreciation initiatives

Discounted childcare for your family

Regular social events and team Celebr

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres in Penrith, NSW is seeking a passionate trainee and a Certificate 3 educator to join our friendly centre. You’ll help deliver a high-quality educational program while creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, confident, and valued.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities, guiding behaviour, planning learning experiences, storytelling, and supervising children during routines and outdoor play.

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Must be working towards or hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Willingness to contribute to a supportive team and centre culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials and equipment for children’s activities, ensuring safe, engaging learning environments.
• Manage children’s behaviour and social development through positive guidance and respectful communication.
• Plan and conduct educational and recreational experiences that promote learning, creativity, and physical development.
• Entertain and engage children through storytelling, games, and play-based learning.
• Supervise children during routines and outdoor play to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Support children’s hygiene and personal care, while teaching independence and healthy habits.
• Build strong relationships with families and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Materials prep

Behaviour guidance

Play-based learning

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Early Childhood Trainee and Certificate 3

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres – Penrith NSW

Trainee and Certificate 3 Educators Wanted – Join Our Amazing Team!

We’re looking for a passionate trainee and a Certificate 3 educator to join our friendly, supportive centre at Kids Club Clarence St. In this role, you will help deliver a high-quality educational program while creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, confident, and valued.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparing materials and equipment for children’s activities, ensuring safe, engaging learning environments

• Manage children’s behaviour and social development through positive guidance, emotional support, and respectful communication

• Plan and conduct educational and recreational experiences that promote learning, creativity, and physical development

• Entertain and engage children through storytelling, games, and play-based learning

• Supervise children during routines and outdoor play to ensure safety and wellbeing

• Support children’s hygiene and personal care, while teaching independence and healthy habits

• Build strong relationships with families and work collaboratively with the team

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Kids Club, we recognise that great nutrition plays a vital role in children's health, wellbeing, and development. We value our team and offer:

Above-award wages

A supportive and collaborative team environment

A beautiful centre and welcoming culture to walk into every day

Recognition and rewards, including gift vouchers, celebration dinners, and staff appreciation initiatives

Discounted childcare for your family

Regular social events and team celebrations

Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

• Above-award wages

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• A beautiful centre and welcoming culture to walk into every day

• Recognition and rewards, including gift vouchers, celebration dinners, and staff appreciation initiatives

• Discounted childcare for your family

• Regular social events and team celebrations

• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
  

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their safety, wellbeing, and inclusion. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to creating child-safe environments where all children feel safe, respected, and supported.

As part of our commitment to child safety, all applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening processes, including Working With Children Checks, reference checks, verification of qualifications and employment history, and other relevant background checks. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and uphold our Child Safe Standards and Code of Conduct.

If you’re committed, caring, and ready to grow in a centre that values its educators, we’d love to hear from you.