Traineeship Educator

Excellent mentoring
- Be a part of a passionate and dedicated team
- Have fun at work and love what you do
- **We guarantee above award rates and loyalty bonuses**:

- **Wellness Days**:

- **Flexible working arrangement**:

- **Up to 95% staff discount off the CCS gap fee**:

- **Opportunities to fast-track your career in Early Childhood, Scholarship programs, Network Mentoring Workshop and ECA Learning Hub (100 free training programs)**:

- **We provide pathways and financial support with NESA accreditation and training costs for our Early Childhood Teachers.**

Imagine playing a part in the development of Australia’s future.

Young Academics is a fast-growing provider of early education. With over 26 centres across Sydney, we are passionate and committed about providing early education, care and development to children, that has a positive impact on both their future - and in turn, our future.

We are now looking for an
**Early Education Trainee** to be based at our
**Marsden Park **Centre.

**12-month fixed term opportunity to complete your studies whilst working in the education sector.**

**What will you do?**
Early education is a rewarding and impactful profession. Through a combined approach of work and study, you will receive hands on practical experience and formal learning, to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Childcare and Early Learning.

Our trainees assist and learn from our team of dedicated educators and staff, creating a stimulating, positive and inclusive environment for the children enrolled at our centres. Our trainees are exposed to industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and experience supporting the development of children - not just put to work doing the jobs nobody else wants to do.

Employment during a traineeship is full-time. Traineeship education is delivered by an approved registered training organisation (RTO), outside of work hours and within work hours, is supported. On the job training is provided in a nurturing, supportive workplace.

Whilst the traineeship and contract term is 12 months, our preference is to offer permanent positions at the end of the traineeship where we can. We want to invest in you and your career for the long term.
- **Not currently holding a qualification** in Childcare and Early Learning, nor be currently working towards completing a qualification;
- Be 18 years old or over;
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively assist children's learning and liaise with the children, families and staff;
- Not have achieved a qualification in any field for the past 8 years;
- Be proactive, and have genuine enthusiasm, passion, and commitment for providing quality childcare;
- A desire to grow professionally and personally, be committed to studying and actively completing our 12-month traineeship;
- An aspiration to develop a future career with us - as an educator, a potential leader, a possible manager, and so much more;
- Current NSW Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Preferably have some experience taking care of children;
**What can we do for you?**
Young Academics knows that top quality talent is essential. We provide a supportive, team-driven environment for those still learning, a nurturing workplace for personal growth, mentoring opportunities and leadership.

We reward hard work, passion and dedication - and with our growing organisation, we are able to provide development and career opportunities. We also provide employee benefits, including subsidised childcare for our employees.

**Child Safety Matters**
At Young Academics, children’s safety and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We commit to having employees who are informed and prioritise child safety. All our thoughts, values and actions lead to providing a safe environment where children’s rights, needs, interests and voices underpin our decision making.

If you would like to be part of having a positive impact of the future of our children, we would love to hear from you.