Trainee Educator - Mayfield Early Education Wulguru

Mayfield Childcare Limited; Australia; Remote; AUD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership support

Professional development

Discounted enrolment fees

Staff referral rewards

Job summary

Mayfield Early Education Wulguru seeks a Trainee Educator who will study for a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care while supporting children in a nurturing classroom.

You will help implement age-appropriate activities, support families, and work with a collaborative team to create a safe, inclusive environment that promotes growth and belonging.

Qualifications

• Willingness to study Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
• Willingness to obtain a Blue Card if not already obtained.
• Child protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain).
• Passion for the Early Childhood sector and building trusted relationships with children, families, teammates and the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using active supervision.
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
• Providing personalised attention, addressing learning styles and needs.
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child’s progress and concerns.
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

Skills

Communication with children

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Trainee Educator - Mayfield Early Education Wulguru

About Us

At Mayfield Early Education, our unwavering commitment is to create a welcoming and secure environment for each child entrusted to our care.

Our devoted team is focused on fostering and unlocking the potential of every child, promoting independence, building self-esteem, and instilling a profound sense of belonging. Entrenched in our four guiding pillars below, our approach to early education is comprehensive and dedicated.

• Connected by Community,
• In Safe Hands,
• Quality Education You Can Count On, and
• Home Away from Home

The Opportunity

Our Wulguru Centre has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Trainee Educator to join our incredible team!

As an integral part of the Mayfield team, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and educational environment for the children in our care, all while studying your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring child safety & wellbeing using your active supervision skills.
• Collaborating with the team on age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
• Providing personalised attention, addressing unique learning styles and needs of the children in our care.
• Guiding behaviour through positive reinforcement for social and emotional development.
• Maintaining open communication with parents about a child's progress and concerns.
• Actively participating in team meetings for a cohesive approach to early childhood education.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere embracing diverse backgrounds in a culturally sensitive manner.

You

• Willingness to study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care;
• Willingness to obtain a Blue Card if not already obtained;
• Child protection / Red Nose / Food Safety training (or willing to obtain);
• Passion for the Early Childhood sector - you will enjoy communicating with and building trusted relationships with children, their families, your teammatesand the wider community.

Why Mayfield Early Education?

When you join the dedicated team at Mayfield, not only will you join a like-minded, positive & collaborative team, but you will also have access to these great benefits:

• A high level of support from our experienced Leadership team.
• Continuous learning & professional development to grow your career.
• Discounted enrolment fees at our Mayfield Centres.
• Staff referral rewards - be rewarded for bringing your friends or family to our business.

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.

Location: Mayfield Early Education Wulguru