Before And After School Care Educator Trainee (Part-Time)

Apprenticeship Careers Australia (ACA) are seeking mature, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to undertake a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support  or Diploma in School Based Education Support. 

As an Early childhood Educator Trainee, you will work as part of a passionate team supporting young children and providing Before and After School Care and Holiday Programs with in a Primary School.
 

About You:

• A passion for supporting, and caring for young children
• Excellent communication skills
• A great attitude towards health and safety
• Have a professional attitude and shows initiative
• A commitment to learning and development
• Willingness to work under Work Health and Safety guidelines
   

Duties include:

• Play games and run activities displaying your strong communication and time management skills.
• Mentor, guide and empower young people in a caring, warm, and friendly way 
• Be able to provide the highest standard of service to support young people 
• Foster a happy and engaging environment that is inclusive and accounts for the needs of children
• Maintain accurate records and observations
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace
• At times, assist children/teens with meal preparation and meal consumption and hygiene requirements
• Be willing to undertake ongoing training and development including specialist training for supporting children with complex needs
• Attend external and internal meetings, workshops and RTO training as required
• Other duties as directed

Candidate Requirements:

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to commit to completing a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support or Diploma in School Based Education Support. 
• Demonstrate cooperation, respect, consideration, and tact in dealing with others 
• Aptitude for working and communicating effectively with young children 
• Ability to prioritise requirements

Benefits:

• Gain a fully funded Certificate IV in School Based Education Support or Diploma in School Based Education Support. 
• Get paid the national training wage whilst you learn both on and off-the-job
• Be supported and mentored along the way by your host employer and a dedicated ACA Field Officer

Apprenticeship Careers Australia encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

ACA can adjust its recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.