Trainee Early Childhood Educator — Earn While You Learn

Little Zaks; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention payment 15% on award rates

Paid traineeship

Staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day

Health allowance

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Staff meetings with dinner

Induction and training

Mentoring and buddy system

Pay for progression

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy is offering a Certificate III Traineeship for a Trainee Early Childhood Educator at our Mount Hutton centre in NSW. No prior experience required; you will learn on the job and be mentored by experienced centre management while earning as you learn.

You will work toward your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, gain practical 0–5 experience, and build nurturing relationships with children in a supportive, family-run environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Team player who enjoys working with others.
• Caring, patient and nurturing.
• Willing to study towards a Certificate III.
• Committed to Little Zak's values and culture.
• Be at least 18 years of age and eligible to Work with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced educators while developing knowledge and skills in Early Childhood Education.
• Work towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Gain practical experience with children aged 0–5.
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Assist with implementing educational programs under supervision.
• Support play-based learning and children's development.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Understand the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and the centre team.
• Participate in training, mentoring and study requirements.

Skills

Passionate about children

Reliable

Willing to learn

Team player

Caring and nurturing

Willing to study Certificate III

Commitment to values

Job description

Little Zak's Academy is offering a Certificate III Traineeship for a Trainee Early Childhood Educator at our Mount Hutton centre in NSW. No prior experience required; you will learn on the job and be mentored by experienced centre management while earning as you learn.

You will work toward your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, gain practical 0–5 experience, and build nurturing relationships with children in a supportive, family-run environment.