Trainee Educator
Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every day? Join Affinity Education as a Trainee Educator and take your first step into early childhood education - no experience required.
Get paid to study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while gaining real-world experience, personalised support, and a clear path for career progression.
Whether you're just finishing school or changing careers, if you鈥檝e completed Year 10 (or equivalent), you鈥檙e eligible to apply.
Why Start Your Career with Affinity?
Earn while you learn - Get paid while gaining real experience and studying on the job
Fully funded Certificate III - We cover your course fees if you're eligible
Hands-on training - Learn in a real centre alongside experienced educators
Personalised coaching - Get one-on-one support from our expert Development Coaches
Access to our Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia鈥檚 most advanced early education program
Safety-first culture - Join a team that puts child safety and wellbeing above all else
What You鈥檒l Be Doing
As a Trainee Educator, you鈥檒l be a valued member of the team from day one. Guided by qualified educators, you鈥檒l:
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Support children鈥檚 wellbeing, hygiene, and development
- Help create fun, play-based learning experiences
- Observe, reflect, and contribute to children's learning
- Study your Certificate III as part of your paid work
Where It Can 四虎影院 You
Becoming a Trainee Educator is just the beginning. Once you complete your Certificate III, you鈥檒l be qualified to work as an Educator - with exciting career growth opportunities ahead.
Many of our team members go on to:
- Study their Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Step into Lead Educator or Assistant Centre Manager roles
- Apply for our funded Teacher Scholarship Pathway
A Focus on Child Safety
Keeping children safe is more than part of the job - it鈥檚 the foundation of everything we do. From your first day, you鈥檒l be trained in:
- Safe supervision
- Hygiene and wellbeing practices
- Mandatory reporting and best practices
- Affinity鈥檚 nationally recognised #SafetyStartsWithMe approach
Ready to 四虎影院 the Next Step?
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in early education, we鈥檙e here to support you with full training, mentoring, and a welcoming team environment. Let鈥檚 build your future together. , Contact Us online聽or call聽(07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.