About the Role
Woronora Heights Community Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Trainee to join their team, offering the opportunity to earn while you learn towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside and be supported by an experienced team of educators and teachers.
- Educate and care for children aged 0-5.
- Commit to making sure the children in our care are safe and healthy.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be able to work full-time hours.
- A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children’s Check (WWCC).
- A cleared National Criminal Record Check.
- Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
- Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course.
- Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.
Skills
- Passion for working with children.
- Commitment to building a career in the sector.
- Fun-loving attitude.
Location
- Woronora Heights, NSW
Work Type
- Full-time
- Maximum-term role (18 months)
Experience Level
- No qualifications or experience required.
- Cannot already hold a Certificate III or above in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Education Level
- Working towards Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Benefits
- Meaningful career paths with opportunities for further development and promotions.
- Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid prac and more.
- Perks Hub with great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers.
- Wellness Hub with curated content, monthly health and wellbeing webinars, and free flu vaccinations.
- Holistic approach to wellbeing with EAP, including confidential counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
- 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.
- Support from head office specialists and expertise, such as safeguarding, inclusion professionals, and pedagogy and practice specialists.
About the Company
- Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia.
- Operates 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs.
- Dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.
- Committed to Reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- Encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
