Auburn | Trainee - Early Childhood Education

Looking to begin a meaningful career working with children? Join Little Zak's Academy Auburn as a Trainee Educator and get paid while you study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
We're a family-owned organisation passionate about creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments—and we're looking for someone just like you to grow with us.

 
This isn't just "playing with children all day."
 
As an Early Childhood Educator, you'll learn how to:

• Observe children's interests, strengths, and development
• Turn everyday moments into intentional learning experiences
• Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth
• Help build the foundations that prepare them for school—and life

If you're looking for a role with purpose, impact, and professional growth, this is it.

What You'll Get

• Earn while you complete your Certificate III qualification
• Rotating rosters for work/life balance
• Up to 50% childcare discount
• Additional wellbeing day (on top of annual leave)
• $1,000 referral bonus
• Ongoing career development + Future Leaders Program
• Study support (including pathways to ECT qualifications)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Be Doing

• Working full-time while studying your Certificate III
• Supporting educators across rooms (ages 0-5)
• Engaging with children through play-based learning
• Creating meaningful learning opportunities based on children's interests
• Building relationships with children, families, and your team

What We're Looking For

• 18+ with (or willing to obtain) a Working With Children Check
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Positive, reliable, and eager to learn
• Passionate about working with children
• A team player who aligns with our values

Our Commitment

We prioritise child safety through rigorous screening, reference checks, and a strong child-safe culture.
We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education.
 
Click APPLY NOW or call our Recruitment Team on (02) •••• •390

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.