Childcare Trainee

**About Us**:
The Cottage on Kerrs is a boutique centre with over twenty years of experience providing exceptional early childhood education and care. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children and are seeking a passionate and dedicated trainee to join our team.

**Position Overview**:
The Cottage on Kerrs is offering a full-time traineeship for an enthusiastic applicant who wants to start a career in Early Learning and Education. The successful applicant will study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care fully paid for while being trained on the job.

The Traineeship involves working full time (Monday-Friday) each week, while studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care over a 2 year period (maximum contract timeframe). On-the-job training and study time is provided during the Traineeship contract.

**Benefits**:

- Positive working environments with a team that shares your dedication and passion.
- On the Job Training and Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Study time is given during your working hours.
- A 5 minute walk from Lidcombe station.
- A current Working with Children Check (preferred).
- Motivation to study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and education.

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Lidcombe NSW 2141: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Work Location**:One location

**How to Apply**:
If you are enthusiastic about kick-starting your career in early childhood education and care and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we encourage you to apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this trainee position at The Cottage on Kerrs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: $12.00 - $38.09 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 26/05/2024