We are currently seeking a committed and passionate Trainee to join the team at our Early Education service in Charmhaven, NSW!
- Interested in building a career in Early Childhood Education?
- Are you eager to learn from an experienced, supportive and nurturing team?
- Are you ready to embark on a meaningful journey and contribute positively to the development and well-being of young children?
If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to take the first step in your early learning career, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work alongside a large and inspiring team while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the holistic development of children aged 0–5 years as you contribute to a high-quality and engaging learning environment. This opportunity offers the perfect blend of practical learning and study, setting you up for long-term success in a truly rewarding career within Early Childhood Education.
What We Are Looking For:
- Inclusive of others, with a positive and collaborative attitude
- Motivated to build respectful and meaningful connections with colleagues, families, children, and the wider community while maintaining professional boundaries
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, and reliable, with a commitment to excellence for children and willingness to grow with the service
- Ready to support the implementation of contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
- Open to our unique and innovative approach to programming and practice
- Shows an interest in understanding and exploring the RIE approach
- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications are encouraged if not already included in your course (at your own cost).
Essential Criteria:
- Valid NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary child safe practices, including safeguarding responsibilities (or willingness to develop)
- Available for permanent full-time employment across service operational days and hours (Monday–Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm), with flexibility as required
- Current Food Safety training (completed prior to first working shift)
- Current Child Safety training (Geccko), with a certificate to be provided (completed prior to first working shift)
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No prior industry experience required. You must be enrolled in, or willing to enrol in and complete, an ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
About Rise Early Learning
Rise Early Learning Charmhaven is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care centre catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families, and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community.
Rise Early Learning and our staff are also deeply committed to ensuring and promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.
Why Join Our Rise Family?
At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:
- Competitive remuneration, inclusive of Workers Retention Payment
- Stunning environments and natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child’s unique learning journey
- Access to a range of benefits to encourage your professional fulfilment and growth
- Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
- Free Employee Well-being & Assistance Program to enhance your well-being
- Working arrangements that promote a positive work-life balance on offer
- Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching and mentoring within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
- Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
- Access to the Rise Early Learning network which spans across multiple centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
- Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. Alternatively, you may wish to contact our friendly Recruitment team on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us about yourself and your career – we want to know what makes you the optimal fit for this role as well as our Charmhaven service.
Applicants who progress will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Rise Early Learning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding and respect.
