Early Childhood Traineeship

**About Our Childcare Traineeship**

At Wind in the Willows, our Certificate III Traineeship Program offers the opportunity to study a nationally accredited course while working in the industry, allowing our students to gain the relevant, hands-on experience required to set them up to succeed.

We are currently looking for a Trainee Educator to work at our Childcare Service in Kingsford.

Easy Access to Public Transport, Parking also at the centre
**Why join our Traineeship Program?**
- Complete a Certificate III in Education and Care within 12 months whilst gaining paid industry experience in a fun, professional team of educators.
- **_Secure a permanent position - once you complete your qualification, you stay with us as an Educator._**:

- Receive training and mentoring through a formalised training program with people doing the same course.
- Be supported by a dedicated training specialist who guides you through your studies.
- Networking opportunities to build relationships with other students.
- No experience is required as this is an entry-level position.
- Career progression opportunities are available for people who love working with children.

**What working in Childcare will look like**
- Working closely with all educators to provide an exciting environment for children to thrive in.
- Supporting children to reach their full potential through play-based and interest-focused activities.
- Ongoing communication with families and teams
- Following daily routines including mealtimes, rest times, nappy changing/toileting, etc.
- Learning about childcare documentation requirements

**Company Benefits**
- Competitive above award rate wages
- Flexible work options - Do your traineeship over four days or five days
- Graduation to celebrate achievement and completion
- Further pathway options (Dip Traineeship, education assistance)

**Skills and experience**
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Vaccinated towards COVID 19
- Team player

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

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
Educators are required to be up to date with Covid-19 Vaccinations
All initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Application Question(s):

- Are you Vaccinated against Covid-19?

If you are, how many vaccinations have you had?
- How Far away do you live from Kingsford?

How will you get to the centre? Public Transport or own vehicle?
How long will it take you to get here if you are using public transport?
- Give me an example of how you are able to use your initiative in a workplace setting?
- Are you able to access public transport?

Licence/Certification:

- Working With Children Check? (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)