About Our Trainee Educator Program
Welcome to a new pathway for individuals wanting to commence a career as an early childhood educator. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to work in one of our centres while studying to earn your Certificate III in ECE.
Your Role and Responsibilities
1. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports our Lead Educator/Educational Leader in delivering excellence in early childhood education and care.
2. As a trainee educator, you will be coached and mentored by our industry-leading development coaches, helping you progress through your career pathway towards becoming a fully qualified educator.
About You
1. You must hold a current Working with Children check or be able to obtain one.
2. You will need access to transport to and from the centre.
3. You will need to be willing to commence a Traineeship through our Academy.
Why Choose Us?
1. We are a values-led organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
2. We promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.
3. We offer training and development opportunities, scholarships for further study, and a competitive salary package.
Affinity Advantages
1. Earn while you learn and work towards a career in childcare.
2. Access to courses from Cert III to Diploma, Leadership, and Management, including pedagogy.
3. Join a national network of colleagues, training, and future job opportunities.
4. Work a minimum of 15 hours per week (minimum 20 hours in WA).
5. Receive a 50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day.
6. Get a 30% discount on memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.
7. Take advantage of training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions.
8. Scholarships available for further study towards your Diploma or Bachelor.