Early Childhood Trainee

**Are you looking to start a career in Early Childhood Education?**

**About Thrive**

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision _‘Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through_ a rich _and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._

We currently have 13 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Benefits of joining Thrive**:

- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap fee
- Paid professional development
- Be rewarded with Hero Points and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Referral bonus - earn up to $500 for each referral
- Generous resource budget
- A strong focus on career development and progression
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture

**About The Centre**

Thrive Pyrmont is a small 42 place centre, meters from the Fish Markets light rail and bus stops.

Along with a long standing team of dedicated educators, the centre consists of three rooms and a large playground.

Thrive Pyrmont offers an early educational program with strong play-based learning in which our children are the core of their program.

**About The Role**

Thrive, Pyrmont has an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in early education and is ready to start their career in the sector.

This traineeship will see you be part of a dynamic early learning group that is renowned for its passion and investment in their people.

**You will be supported, mentored and earn $$ whilst you study**

**PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a role for those already enrolled and studying towards their Certificate III qualification.**

**Your role as a Trainee**:

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators
- Actively contribute to the educational program, observations and documentation using informal opportunities to communicate regularly about children’s progress to families
- Provide assistance to other Educators in the room
- Maintain a positive working relationship with team members
- Maintain effective communication with parents
- Prepare the children’s play and learning materials for the day’s experiences.
- Guide children through daily routines and rituals. Be part of the experience as children explore their environment
- Have a genuine interest in a long-term career in the Early Childhood Education sector
- Be able to commit to a 12-18 month traineeship program
- **Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident**

**How to apply**

**For enquiries**, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person