Trainee Educator

Affinity Education Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Discount on childcare gap fees

Gym membership discounts

Scholarship pathways

Internal promotions

Job summary

Papilio Currumbin Waters, part of Affinity Education Group, invites you to start your Early Childhood career through the Trainee Educator Program, gaining hands-on experience while studying for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Affinity Learning Academy.

This fixed-term opportunity offers mentorship, real centre experience, and pathways across a national network of centres, with minimum 15 hours per week and substantial discounts on childcare gap fees and gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting their learning.
• Willingness to undertake a Certificate III Traineeship through Affinity Learning Academy.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support educators in creating engaging learning experiences for children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Gain practical skills while studying towards your qualification
• Be guided by experienced mentors and development coaches
• Grow your confidence and knowledge every day as you progress towards becoming a qualified educator

Skills

Working with Children Check

Reliable transport

Certificate III in Early Childhood Ed.

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Start Your Early Childhood Career at Papilio Currumbin Waters

Ready to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career?

At Papilio Currumbin Waters, we're excited to offer a pathway into the early childhood sector through Affinity Education's Trainee Educator Program. This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive childcare centre while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

If you're looking to earn while you learn, develop meaningful skills, and build a long-term career in a growing industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Trainee Educator, you'll learn alongside experienced educators and become an important part of our centre team. You'll:

• Support educators in creating engaging learning experiences for children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Gain practical skills while studying towards your qualification
• Be guided by experienced mentors and development coaches
• Grow your confidence and knowledge every day as you progress towards becoming a qualified educator

About You

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are ready to begin their learning journey.

You’ll need:

• A current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)
• Reliable transport to and from the centre
• A willingness to undertake a Certificate III Traineeship through the Affinity Learning Academy
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Why Choose Affinity Education?

At Affinity, our mission is simple: to realise the potential in everyone. We believe in supporting our people to learn, grow, and thrive, no matter where they are in their career journey.

When you join Affinity, you'll enjoy:

• Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to the Affinity Learning Academy, offering pathways from Certificate III through to Diploma and Leadership programs
• Mentoring from experienced educators and industry-leading development coaches
• Career opportunities across a national network of more than 220 centres
• A fixed-term employment opportunity with Australia's fastest-growing childcare provider
• Minimum 15 hours per week
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day
• 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Scholarship pathways to further studies, including Diploma and Bachelor qualifications
• A workplace where 80% of promotions are filled internally

Our Commitment to Child Safety

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

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote a culture where child safety is everyone's responsibility.

Please note: Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or hold Australian Permanent Residency, to be eligible for this traineeship opportunity.