Ready to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career?
At Papilio Currumbin Waters, we're excited to offer a pathway into the early childhood sector through Affinity Education's Trainee Educator Program. This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive childcare centre while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
If you're looking to earn while you learn, develop meaningful skills, and build a long-term career in a growing industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Trainee Educator, you'll learn alongside experienced educators and become an important part of our centre team. You'll:
- Support educators in creating engaging learning experiences for children
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Gain practical skills while studying towards your qualification
- Be guided by experienced mentors and development coaches
- Grow your confidence and knowledge every day as you progress towards becoming a qualified educator
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are ready to begin their learning journey.
You'll need:
- A current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)
- Reliable transport to and from the centre
- A willingness to undertake a Certificate III Traineeship through the Affinity Learning Academy
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
At Affinity, our mission is simple: to realise the potential in everyone. We believe in supporting our people to learn, grow, and thrive, no matter where they are in their career journey.
When you join Affinity, you'll enjoy:
- Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised qualification
- Access to the Affinity Learning Academy, offering pathways from Certificate III through to Diploma and Leadership programs
- Mentoring from experienced educators and industry-leading development coaches
- Career opportunities across a national network of more than 220 centres
- A fixed-term employment opportunity with Australia's fastest-growing childcare provider
- Minimum 15 hours per week
- 50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day
- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Scholarship pathways to further studies, including Diploma and Bachelor qualifications
- A workplace where 80% of promotions are filled internally
Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, respected, and valued.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote a culture where child safety is everyone's responsibility.
LOVE. LEARN. GROW.
Start your journey towards a meaningful and rewarding career in early childhood education with Centre Name today.
Please note: Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or hold Australian Permanent Residency, to be eligible for this traineeship opportunity.
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