Traineeships - Ararat

Kickstart Your Career in Early Childhood Education_

Are you passionate about working with children and eager to make a positive impact on their development? Join our team as a Kindergarten Early Childhood Education Trainee and earn while you learn

**About the Traineeship**:

- ** Earn While You Learn**: Receive a wage while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- ** Free TAFE Course**: Your tuition is fully covered under the Free TAFE for Priority Courses program.
- ** Hands-On Experience**: Gain practical skills in a real kindergarten, in your local community.
- ** Supportive Mentorship**: Work alongside experienced educators who will guide you every step of the way.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in planning and implementing educational activities.
- Support children's learning and development through play-based learning.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members.

**Who We're Looking For**:

- Enthusiastic individuals with a genuine interest in early childhood education.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable and committed to completing the traineeship program.
- Must be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check and a clear National Police Check.

**Why Choose This Traineeship?**
- ** Career Growth**: Open doors to further opportunities in the education sector.
- ** Community Impact**: Play a vital role in shaping young minds and futures.
- ** Flexible Learning**: Ideal for recent school leavers or those seeking a career change.

There are three traineeships available in Ararat region in 2025. Start your rewarding journey in early childhood education today with Y Kinders today.

**Interested?**

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check and maintain a valid employment Working with Children Check whilst employed in this position.

Prior to being appointed to this position it is required that there is a full disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.

**Selection Criteria**

For more information about our role or to view the key selection criteria please click on the link below to view the position description for this role.

Position Description
- Certificate Three Educator

**About The Organisation**

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.

The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF.