Trainee Fig Tree Pocket

Fully paid Traineeship program at Guardian Fig Tree Pocket centre
- Gain a qualification - Certificate III in Children's Services
- Be mentored by an inclusive and supportive team of Educators

**Your calling starts here**

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Brave enough to dive right in and start learning from day one? Join Guardian Fig Tree Pocket as a Trainee, and you will be part of the program working with dedicated, professional early childhood education professionals who provide amazing learning experiences in a safe and secure environment.

As a Trainee, you will be able to earn while you learn. You will be supported with formal and practical training to achieve your qualifications in early childhood education. As you do, you'll be learning from highly skilled and experienced professionals who are constantly seeking to innovate how we deliver teaching and learning programs.

Each day, you will have the cherished privilege of building lasting and meaningful relationships with children and families, supporting them to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning. Through our Trainee program, you bring passion and we'll support you to develop the skills by giving you a great place to work, incredible colleagues, and **benefits**that include:

- **Be part of the amazing journey** supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
- **Get a career head start**through formal and practical training and mentoring from highly skilled and experienced professionals.
- **Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments** for children and Teams.
- **Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits,** including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
- **Flexible work options.**:

- **WHEREFIT** - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more...
- **Paid first aid courses and renewals**

**The Centre**:
At our Fig Tree Pocket early learning centre near Kenmore, delivering high quality education and care is our top priority. Children will be supported to discover and grow in welcoming, secure, and stimulating surroundings. We have a large, natural playground, with a range of engaging outdoor play areas.
Our three-quarter acre space includes a modern fort, two large sandpits, large open grass areas, mature shade trees, lush gardens, a water hand pump, creek bed, digging patch, veggie garden, chickens, garden cubby house and bike track
Our diverse team of passionate Educators and degree-qualified Teachers ensures care is tailored to each child’s needs with a hands-on approach to fun, play-based learning.

**The Opportunity**:
As a part of our Trainee program, you will gain on the job experience whilst studying. We pay for the course, and you will receive an hourly rate for all hours worked. Upon completing the Traineeship, you will be issued a nationally recognised Certificate III in Children's services.

The Centre Manager, your team members and the program assessor will provide you with regular support. You will also enjoy;
- Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators and the broader centre community
- Assisting in providing a safe and stimulating environment that meets the social, cultural, emotional, and educational needs of the children and families
- Preparing the children's play and learning materials for the day's activities. Then in collaboration with your peers, extend children's thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments and spontaneous play experiences.

**To be considered for a Traineeship, you will**:

- Have a genuine interest in a long-term career within Early Childhood Education
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be willing to commit to an 18-month traineeship program
- Be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card)
- Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress._
- We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection._
- The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm._