Trainee Educator

Affinity Education Group; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of early education at Affinity Education Group as a Trainee Educator. This role is designed for those eager to start their career in childcare while obtaining a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. As part of your journey, you'll receive mentoring from experienced professionals and enjoy discounts on childcare fees, plus numerous training opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

50% discount on childcare fees

Access to Affinity Learning Academy training

Scholarships for further education

Minimum of 15 hrs/week

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a current Working with Children check.
• Access to transport is required.
• Willingness to enter a Traineeship program.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Educator in delivering quality early childhood education.
• Participate in the Trainee Educator Program while working at a center.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Child safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Welcome to The Beach Early Learning Centre Erina! Our goal is to create a new pathway for individuals wanting to commence a career as an early childhood educator. Affinity’s Trainee Educator Program enables you to work in a centre of your choice, while studying to earn your Certificate III in ECE. It is ideally suited to people who would rather work in the industry and study the relevant qualification at the same time.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

You will:

• Be part of a national company which truly recognises and rewards great team members.
• Laugh, learn and grow every day, as you support our Lead Educator / Educational Leader in delivering excellence in early childhood education and care
• Be coached and mentored by our industry-leading development coaches, as you progress through your career pathway towards becoming a fully qualified educator.

About you:

• A current Working with Children check or the ability to obtain it
• Access to transport to and from the centre.
• Willingness to commence in a Traineeship through the Affinity Learning Academy.

Why work for Affinity?

• If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.
• Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
• To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.

Our Safety Commitment
At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

Affinity Advantages

• Earn while you learn and work towards a career in childcare
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy. Cert III to Diploma and Leadership and Management courses with additional pedagogy from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Access to a national network of colleagues, training and future job opportunities at more than 220 child care centres owned by the same company
• A Fixed term position working for Australia’s fastest-growing child care group
• Minimum of 15hrs per week (minimum 20hrs WA).
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
• Scholarships available if you wish to further your career and study towards your Diploma or Bachelor

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!

***You must be an AU/NZ citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position***

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If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you’ll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you’ll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

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