Early Childhood Educator - Trainee Assistant

Are you ready to kickstart your Early Childhood education career? Get paid while you study and gain experience by joining the dynamic and dedicated team of Educators working within our beautiful Montessori environment at Forest Lake (Brisbane western suburbs) https://buildingfutures.com.au/forest-lake/. School leavers welcome and encouraged to apply.

About The Role - Childcare Traineeship

• Trainees* - full time rostered hours within childcare centre and support to complete Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III Montessori Education.

*Please note payrate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage.

Employee Benefits Include:

• 5% Above Award wages.
• Paid Staff Meetings and study time.
• Apprentice Training Support Payment (subject to individual eligibility).
• Sponsored training in the Montessori Method via Building Futures Education training college https://bfe.edu.au.
• Opportunity for ongoing career progression.
• Discounted childcare fees for immediate family members.
• Strong mentoring programme for all new employees.
• Wellness support with Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual bonus and gift card draws for Montessori-qualified staff.
• Annual staff conference, staff training plans and professional development courses to support lifelong learning.

Selection Criteria:

Please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing:

• Achievements in hobbies, sports or volunteering.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Willingness to enrol in and complete ECEC and Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

All applicants must:

• Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check). Restricted persons need not apply.
• Hold level HLTAID012 First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to complete upon commencement. 

About Us:

Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations, and into affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the “Your Child's Day” app https://yourchildsday.com

Our success is driven by best-practice childcare and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly-trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for at least 10 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.

Please note payrate for Trainees is as per Miscellaneous Award, National Training wage. 

Interested? Apply via Seek today!
Email *******@buildingfutures.com.au for further information.