Trainee Educator

Goodstart Early Learning; Portland; Hybrid; AUD 36.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fee free training

Above award pay

Paid study time

Wellbeing days

Extra leave option

Fitness Passport

Retail and childcare discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Zusammenfassung

Goodstart Portland is seeking a dedicated Trainee Educator to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education. You will study toward a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care while delivering high-quality care and learning experiences in a supportive centre environment.

As a Trainee Educator you will work under guidance to build essential skills, maintain a safe learning space, and contribute to the education program.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
• Working with Children Check required or willingness to obtain one.
• Immunisation against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis) or willingness to receive.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a safe environment for children, families, and team members.
• Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies and Procedures.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team.
• Support reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a professional and positive work culture.

Kenntnisse

Time management

Team work

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Interest in early years education

Willingness to study

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

Pursuing Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Portland, south-west Victoria 3305, traditional territory of the Gunditjmara people

Centre: Goodstart Portland

Employment Type : Part Time 30 hours per week, 18 month fixed term contract

Pay: $26.00 to $33.46 + Superannuation + Benefits

• Receive Fee Free Training – Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training fees
• Earn great pay and experience while working in our centres
• Have the opportunity for permanent employment when you complete your study

Traineeship Program at Goodstart Early Learning

Are you interested in building an exciting career that has a positive impact on Australian children? Do you want to join a team that continuously invests in your professional development and supports you to enjoy life outside of work?

Your Impact

As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey. With the support of your Centre Leadership Team, Teachers, and Educators, you will be empowered to forge your career whilst working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.

You will achieve this by:

• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
• Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
• Contributing to a professional and positive work culture

To be eligible for a Traineeship you are not able to hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificateother than in childcare will still be eligible.

In addition, you must have:

• The willingness and motivation to study towards aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• A permanent right to work in Australia
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Interest in early years education
• Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and RubellaandWhooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)

Why choose Goodstart?

• Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
• Better pay – you will receive an above award pay rate - $26.00 to $33.46 per hour
• Paid study time and professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia’s children and their families

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.