Paid Trainee Educator – Start Your Early Childhood Career

Journey Early Learning; Echuca; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid employment while studying

Structured on-the-job training

Mentoring and Journey Academy access

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Echuca is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Trainee Educator to start a career in Early Childhood Education. This 12‑month traineeship lets you work toward a Certificate III while gaining hands-on experience in a real early learning environment.

You’ll learn to support children's learning and wellbeing, build relationships, contribute to play-based programs, and ensure safe, welcoming classrooms as you progress through structured on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safe, nurturing learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to engaging learning experiences and play-based programs.
• Maintain safe and welcoming learning environments.
• Understand the foundations of the Early Years Learning Framework.

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Journey Early Learning Echuca is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Trainee Educator to start a career in Early Childhood Education. This 12‑month traineeship lets you work toward a Certificate III while gaining hands-on experience in a real early learning environment.

You’ll learn to support children's learning and wellbeing, build relationships, contribute to play-based programs, and ensure safe, welcoming classrooms as you progress through structured on-the-job training.