Early Childhood Educator Traineeships - Part Time

Ready for work that’s meaningful? Join Y Careers as an Early Childhood Educator Trainee and work different!

This isn’t your average job. You’ll be learning on the job, earning great pay, and making a real impact with our awesome employer partner, BPA Children's Services.

OUR EMPLOYER PARTNER

BPA Children’s Services has a proud history of providing truly excellent early education and care to the diverse communities of Melbourne's West.

For BPA, the bottom line is safe, inclusive and equitable early learning. A not-for-profit organisation led by a skills-based board, their purpose is to support every child to flourish in safe, accessible, equitable and culturally-responsive early education and care, regardless of their family background or circumstances.

If you’re keen to make a real impact and grow in a supportive, diverse environment, this could be the opportunity for you!  

THE COMMITMENT

• Part time work for 18 months, with alternating weeks: 3 days one week / 4 days the next week.
• You’ll earn $24.17 per hour + super
• Multiple positions available at all BPA Long Day Care and Kindergarten services across Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Check out www.bpachildrenservices.com/our-centres to find a centre near you.

THE PERKS

• Great pay
• Weekends off and paid annual/sick leave
• FREE Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care—no student loans here!
• Paid study time each week to smash out your qualification
• Your own Career Coach to support, mentor and guide you
• Access to our Digital Care platform, Sonder, for free 24/7 support for your safety and wellbeing

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working across Long Day Care and Kindergarten to learn all aspects of Early Childcare Education.
• Create fun and engaging play experiences for children that support their learning and development, based on their interests and needs.
• Work alongside experienced educators to help plan and run activities that follow the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Build positive and caring relationships with children, helping them feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
• Support children during mealtimes, encouraging healthy eating and making sure their dietary needs are met.
• Join in group activities like art, music, games and outdoor play that help children build social skills, confidence, and creativity.
• Create long-lasting connections and partnerships with your local community, schools, and families.
• Always follow child safety rules and policies, putting the safety and wellbeing of every child first.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone aged 18-26* who is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and:

• Is enthusiastic
• Has empathy and emotional intelligence
• Is a reliable team player
• Has strong communication skills
• Is creative and adaptable

Mandatory Requirements: 

To work in this role, you’ll need to provide two work or professional references, plus hold (or be willing to get) a current Working With Children Check (or relevant state equivalent) and a Police Check. Y Careers makes it easy by covering the cost and helping you every step of the way. 

Sound like you? Apply today!

ABOUT US

Y Careers is a social enterprise helping young people kickstart meaningful careers.

These are our values and what we stand for;

• BOLD: We like to stand out from the crowd.
• INNOVATIVE: We come up with new ideas to support young people.
• INCLUSIVE: We make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.
• REAL: We do what we say we'll do.

Join our traineeship program and WORK DIFFERENT.

At Y Careers, we are committed to being a child safe organisation.  We believe in creating opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know - we’re here to support you!  

*This role is part of a Commonwealth-exempt employment program under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people aged 18-26. 

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care!