Educator Traineeship

Guardian; Burdell Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Generous childcare discounts

Wellbeing programs

Dedicated mentoring and development

Career pathways

Job summary

Guardian is offering a Trainee Educator position in Michigan where you can learn on the job while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll work alongside experienced Educators and Teachers to gain hands-on experience in early childhood settings.

No prior experience is required; you bring a positive attitude, strong communication, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for children and families. A Working with Children Check is required or you are willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Reliability, initiative and enthusiasm
• A commitment to creating exceptional experiences for children and families
• A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful learning experiences for children
• Build strong relationships with children, families and your team
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Gain practical experience while completing your qualification
• Learn about child safety, educational programs and early childhood best practice
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture
• Grow your confidence, capability and professional skills every day

Job description

Start your career with purpose. Learn while you earn. Make a real difference, every day.

Looking for a career where you can learn, grow and make a positive impact in children’s lives?

As a Trainee Educator at Guardian, you’ll have the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside experienced and passionate Educators and Teachers.

Whether you’re starting your first career, changing industries or returning to the workforce, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, build your confidence and develop the skills to grow into an exceptional early childhood professional.

We believe great careers are built through support, connection and opportunity. You’ll have access to practical learning, dedicated mentoring and ongoing development, with a team around you to help you thrive.

Because when you're supported and valued, children benefit too.

Why join Guardian?

• Earn while you complete a nationally recognised qualification
• Study for your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Receive dedicated mentoring and support throughout your learning journey
• Explore career pathways across Guardian’s national network
• Access our exclusive Thrive framework and To BE Me learning program
• Gain practical, on‑the‑job learning alongside experienced Educators and Teachers
• Work in high‑quality environments designed to inspire learning and growth
• Access competitive remuneration, generous childcare discounts, wellbeing programs, recognition and rewards
• Opportunities to continue your career beyond your traineeship

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Educator, you’ll learn how to:

• Create meaningful learning experiences for children
• Build strong relationships with children, families and your team
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Gain practical experience while completing your qualification
• Learn about child safety, educational programs and early childhood best practice
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture
• Grow your confidence, capability and professional skills every day

About You

You don’t need previous early childhood experience. We’re looking for people who bring:

• A genuine passion for working with children
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Reliability, initiative and enthusiasm
• A commitment to creating exceptional experiences for children and families
• A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

If you’re ready to start a career where you can learn from others, discover your strengths and make a difference from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Child Safety at Guardian

Guardian Childcare & Education is committed to being a child safe organisation where children feel safe, valued and protected. We have zero tolerance for any form of harm to children and are dedicated to creating environments where every child can thrive.

As part of our commitment to child safety, all applicants will undergo rigorous screening and compliance checks, including a Working with Children Check and reference checks where applicable. We expect every team member to actively contribute to safeguarding children and always uphold Guardian’s child safe policies and practices.

Bring your curiosity. Bring your energy. Bring your future.