Early Childhood Trainee Mittagong

At Explorers Learning Academy our team are valued and recognised as professional educators and caregivers. We only employ people who are passionate about the care, education and safety of young people. At Explorers we expect our team to work with kind, inclusive, compassionate and tolerant attitudes. We only employ people who are safe to work with children and adopt strict child safety practices.

We are looking to employ a Childhood Trainees who will be committed to offering high quality Education and care to the children in the Mittagong, Southern Highlands community. This is a permanent full time position. The center opening hours are 7am-6pm Monday to Friday

We can offer You:

* Supportive Management Team and Mentoring

* Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

* Employee benefits including % childcare discounts off Gap fee

* Generous Uniform Quotas

* Flexible working hours available

* Involved and Present Approved provider

* Paid Study Opportunities

* Above Ratio Staffing

* Fun Staff Environment and Team Building Opportunities

What we need from you:

* Willingness and desire to commence a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care within required timeframes

* Working with Children Check (if over 18) or the ability to obtain one

* Energetic and motivated to interact with our children and team members

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Friendly, energetic and reliable

* Minimum age of 16 years is required for this trainee position

* Australian work rights are required for this traineeship

As part of your application please ensure you include a resume and cover letter that details what child safety means to you. Only those being shortlisted will be contacted.

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