Childcare Trainee

Interested in a career in childcare? Looking for a secure traineeship with your **local council**? Gain hands-on experience caring for children aged 0-5, work alongside experienced educators, and start your future in early childhood education
- PAID to study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Local Centre with career progression opportunities
- Must have WWCC or willingness to obtain

PrestonsTrainee

**We are looking for a Childcare Trainee**

As a Childcare Trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced educators, caring for and supporting children aged 0-5. You’ll learn practical skills in early childhood education, child development, and program delivery while completing a nationally recognised traineeship. This is a role where you’ll receive guidance and mentorship, not just be part of a team.

**Some of Your Duties Will Include**:

- Supporting educators in daily childcare programs
- Assisting with child observations and documentation, including eating and sleeping charts, parent communications, and photography
- Helping prepare and implement engaging lessons and activities
- Assisting with enrollment paperwork as needed
- Floating between rooms as your skills grow, gaining experience across different age groups
- Participating in training and professional development sessions
- Following Workplace Health & Safety procedures

**What You’ll Need to Get Started**:

- Interest in childcare, early childhood education.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
- Teamwork and strong communication skills.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, a **Working With Children Check (WWCC)**
- Ability to travel reliably to and from the Prestons Centre

✨ **Why Choose This Traineeship?**

**Hands-On Experience**: Learn practical childcare skills while supporting children aged 0-5.

**Mentorship**: Work alongside experienced educators in a supportive environment.

**Career Pathway**: Build a foundation for a future in early childhood education.

**What Happens Next?