Trainee Early Childhood Educator

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. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
  
Our centre in Adamstown is a purpose built facility. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a trainee to join our talented team.

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 (must be at least 18 years of age on commencement)
• Trustworthy, dedicated and positive team player
• A citizen or permanent resident
• Passion and willingness to succeed in the childcare industry
• Support of the Little Zak's culture through constantly displaying our values

Benefits for you:

• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance 
• Competitive above-award remuneration
• 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on your birthday & 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)
• Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
• Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing a comprehensive screening and interview process, conducting thorough candidate reference checks, and other checks to foster a child-safe organisational culture.

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. 

Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on (02) 8036 8*** for more information.
Additional information

• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs
• Career progression opportunities after completing the traineeship