Ropes Crossing | Trainee Early Childhood Educator

Little Zak's Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% retention top-up (Worker Retention

Rotating rosters

Paid traineeship

Staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day

Health/wellness allowance

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Paid staff meetings

Mentoring & buddy system

Pay for progression

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy is seeking a Trainee Early Childhood Educator at our Ropes Crossing centre. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, working with children aged 0-5.

You will work toward your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, gain practical hands-on experience, and be mentored by dedicated educators as you participate in training, onboarding and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with no prior experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in Australia.
• Working with Children Check required or willingness to obtain one.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced educators while developing knowledge and skills in early childhood education.
• Work toward the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Gain practical experience with children aged 0-5.
• Assist with implementing educational programs and supporting play-based learning.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment and adhere to regulations.

Skills

Passionate about children

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Ropes Crossing | Trainee Early Childhood Educator

Are you looking to start your Early Childhood Education career? This is an entry level position, no prior experience necessary!
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
Our Ropes Crossing centre is a purpose-built service, and we are looking for a motivated Trainee Early Childhood Educator to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain practical experience working with children aged 0-5, and work towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Why Join Us?

• We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program.Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.
• Rotating rosters to support work life balance
• Paid traineeship with remuneration in line with the applicable award
• Up to50 percent staff childcare discount
• Paidwellbeing dayeach year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
• Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to$50 per month(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
• $1,000 employee referral bonusfor each successful referral
• Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
• Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training
• Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
• Study support throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs apply)
• Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities

About the role: As a Trainee Educator, you will learn from experienced educators while developing the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career in early childhood education.

You will:

• Work towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Gain practical experience working with children aged 0-5
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with children
• Assist with the implementation of educational programs under the guidance of experienced educators
• Support play-based learning and children's development
• Assist with maintaining a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment
• Develop your understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Work collaboratively with educators, families and the wider centre team
• Participate in training, professional development and mentoring
• Learn about child safety, health, wellbeing and early childhood regulations
• Complete your study requirements within the expected timeframe

What we are looking for: You do not need previous childcare experience. We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children
• Reliable, trustworthy and positive
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• A team player who enjoys working with others
• Caring, patient and nurturing
• Committed to building a career in Early Childhood Education
• Willing to study towards a Certificate III
• Committed to Little Zak's values and culture

You must:

• Be at least 18 years of age on commencement
• Hold a current Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have arigorous recruitment and screening processin place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checksas part of our employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Additional information

• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs
• Career progression opportunities after completing the traineeship