Childcare Trainee

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**Childcare Trainee - To obtain Certificate III - Sefton NSW**

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre is a family owned and operated service with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. We are passionate about delivering high quality education guided by the Early Years Framework & National Quality Standards catering for children aged 9 months to 6 years to ensure that individual development is being catered for, encouraged & enhanced.

At Smart Cookies we base our indoor & outdoor curriculum around children’s interest and family input with the theory that the environment is a third teacher. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn in a happy, safe, stimulating & inclusive environment that supports children’s agency & enhances their learning.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic young person to join our existing team in our modern Sefton location.

**Benefits**:

- Paid training.
- Great mentors.
- Support for a healthy work/life balance.
- Focus on professional development.
- Career advancement
- Supportive, experienced, and professional management team
- Available parking

**About the Role**:

- Study to obtain Certificate 3 in Early Childhood
- Educate, care for, and supervise children.
- Assist with the delivery of educational programs for all age groups.
- Set up and put away activities for children, materials and supplies.
- Cleaning
- Food preparation
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check.
- Bright, friendly and energetic.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of computers.
- Dedicated, hard-working trustworthy and reliable.
- Dedicated to developing children.

The role is ideal for school leavers from 18 years of age. You’ll need to be a minimum age of 18 years; have effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a cooperative team member; have a commitment to a customer focused service.

**If you are seeking a challenging and exciting new opportunity with an amazing organisation that can offer you a competitive salary package, great career development along with a supportive and inclusive management team, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ and send through your resume.**

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

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person