Early Childhood Trainee Cert III (Full-time)DescriptionConnect Children and Families (Connect) is a not-for-profit organisation serving communities in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury, and Western Sydney. Together we support children's and families' learning, safety, and wellbeing.Our services are available to children and families in their homes, early childhood education centers and pre-schools, community spaces and schools, and other family-centered services.Possum's Patch, Mount Victoria is a 24-place long-day care centre that joined Connect in 2014. Our center has served the Mount Victoria, Hartley, Mt Wilson, and Blackheath communities for over 20 years. It operates out of the original sandstone Mount Victoria schoolhouse, co-located with Mount Victoria Public School.Our education team is supported to be the best educators they can be by having access to ongoing mentoring and professional learning. Possum's Patch, Mount Victoria was rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard overall, with exceeding ratings in the Educational Program, Respectful and Equitable Relationship with Children and Professionalism, in July 2022.We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person looking to start their Early Childhood career with a full-time Cert III traineeship, available for 2025 start. Get real-life experience while working towards a valuable qualification with the support of the team of Early Childhood Educators and Practice Mentors.Role RequirementsClear Working with Children Check and Police Check.Ability to relate effectively with children and their families.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Sound communication and interpersonal skills.Commitment to ongoing professional learning.Reliable and punctual.Benefits of working with ConnectOur values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. We tune in, connect, and are kind. We strive for social justice, walk together, and celebrate every child. We're looking to build a team of professionals who are committed to a world where children and families thrive in safe and connected communities.As a well-established community organization, we have a strong commitment to providing the best possible care and service to children and families and this is reflected in the organisation's culture. You will be welcomed as part of a strong and collaborative team of people who are working together to make real positive change in the local community.Other benefits include:Get paid to work while gaining valuable experience, with time and support to complete your training.Salary Packaging to help reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.Mentoring, professional learning, and development opportunities.We are a ChildSafe organization. We encourage diverse staffing to reflect the diverse children and families we support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as well as candidates with a disability.Company Overview"Together, we support children's and families' learning, safety and wellbeing." If you're looking to join a workplace that has an inspiring purpose, offers a family-friendly work environment, and nurtures your personal and professional development, join the Connect Children and Families team. We're a small Blue Mountains Community based not-for-profit organisation, meaning we exist purely to improve the lives of children and their families in NSW's Blue Mountains region and areas of Western Sydney. Our work truly makes a difference, creating positive change for children, families and community.
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