Childcare educator traineeship

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking to start your Early Childhood Education career? This is an entry level position; no prior experience necessary.

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. Our centre in Winmalee is a purpose-built facility. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a trainee to join our talented team.

Benefits for you:

• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
• Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A well‐being day (on top of your annual leave)
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
• Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

• Study towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood while you work
• Full time paid position working across a rotating roster
• Gain practical childcare experience across all age groups from 0-5
• Work alongside a supportive team who will mentor and guide you

What we are looking for:

• Current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Trustworthy, dedicated and positive team player
• Passion and willingness to succeed in the childcare industry
• Support of the Little Zak's culture through constantly displaying our values

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.