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The Opportunity
Love working with children and want a career where you can help them learn, grow and build confidence?

CCGT is looking for an enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Trainee to join a warm, community-focused Centre in Mangrove Mountain.

The Centre has been supporting local families since 1983 and is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by bushland. Outdoor play, creativity and strong connections with families are a big part of the environment.

You will be employed by Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) and placed with the Host Employer for your day-to-day work. CCGT will support you throughout your traineeship while you complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

This is an 18-month traineeship, combining paid employment, on-the-job training and formal study.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Your first few months will focus on getting to know the children, learning Centre routines and understanding how experienced educators support children throughout the day.

As your confidence grows, you’ll start learning how to:

• Engage children in fun and educational play experiences
• Assist with creative, musical and movement-based activities
• Support children during mealtimes, rest periods and daily routines
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
• Support children’s learning and development through everyday activities
• Work alongside qualified educators
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the wider Centre community
• Follow workplace health, safety and child protection requirements

You won’t be expected to know everything on day one. The goal is to listen, ask questions and keep building your confidence as an educator.

Why This Is a Good Place to Start
You’ll be joining a supportive Centre with:

• A friendly, community-focused team
• Experienced educators who can support your learning
• A beautiful rural setting with plenty of outdoor play
• Strong connections with local families
• Paid full-time employment while you study
• On-the-job training and mentoring
• A nationally recognised qualification
• Regular CCGT support throughout your traineeship
• Career pathway opportunities beyond your traineeship
• A uniform shirt provided

After your traineeship, career pathways may include Early Childhood Educator, Assistant Educator, Room Assistant or further study toward a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care earning $90,000 + per annum

What We’re Looking For
This role could suit you if you:

• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn
• Are friendly, patient and reliable
• Communicate well and work as part of a team
• Show initiative and a positive attitude
• Are willing to learn and complete your traineeship
• Hold a Working With Children Check, or are willing to obtain one
• Are willing to complete a National Criminal History Check
• Hold a driver’s licence and have reliable transport due to the rural location

School, babysitting, volunteering, sport, community activities or any experience working with children are all worth including in your application.

Pay
This is a paid, full-time traineeship.

• $14.90 per hour, or approximately $566.20 per week for Year 12 School leaver 
• $23.10 per hour, or approximately $877.80 per week for Adult (over 21)

Rates are before tax and based on 38 ordinary hours per week. Your exact rate will depend on your traineeship stage and the applicable classification and will be confirmed before an employment offer is made.

Once qualified, your earning capacity can grow as you build experience, complete further study or move into senior educator and room leadership roles.

How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW and upload your resume.

What’s Next?

• Apply online
• CCGT will contact you for a quick phone chat
• You may meet with CCGT
• You may then meet the Host Employer
• If it’s the right fit, CCGT will help you get started

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