Job Description
We are seeking Trainee Certificate III Educators to join our professional team on a permanent contract of 24 hours per week. You will undertake a fully funded traineeship whilst completing a nationally accredited Certificate III in Education and Care. You will gain paid industry on-the-job experience in a skilled environment, and work in a highly supportive setting with training, mentoring and guidance provided as part of a larger trainee cohort. These traineeships can lead to career progression and further training opportunities within Discovery Early Learning Centres, such as progressing towards a diploma and building a career pathway to senior leadership roles.
We welcome applicants of all ages, whether you're starting your first career, looking for a career change or returning to the workforce. School-based traineeship may be considered. This pathway enables students to gain workplace experience one day per week while completing Years 11 and 12 part-time.
Duties:
Assist in the implementation of daily care routines
Learn to observe children and identify individual needs, interests, and developmental progress




Work collaboratively with other educators to learn how to coordinate activities
Commit to completing all study requirements per your study plan
You must have:
Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration - or willingness to obtain
Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours
Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
About the Candidate
Your experience in a team environment
Your capacity to undertake a Certificate III qualification, which is mainly self-driven learning through theory and practical application
Work Environment
Flexible rosters & optional accrued time off
On-the-job coaching & career development
Annual uniform allowance
Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing
Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

📌 Early Childhood Educator Trainee Program Hobart
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