Casual Educators

Affinity Education Group; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Multiple centres

Permanent role potential

Learning Academy access

Wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is seeking casual educators to join our team across ACT centres. You select hours and days to fit your schedule, with shifts easy to apply for on a mobile app.

Work between Monday and Friday within 6am to 6pm, gaining experience across multiple Affinity centres. There is potential for a permanent position and access to Affinity Learning Academy for Cert 3 to Diploma and leadership courses.

Qualifications

• Completed a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent or actively working towards).
• Willing to travel between multiple services and be available on short notice.
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Prior experience in a long day care service.

Responsibilities

• Support educators across different rooms at the centre
• Engage with children, families and team members
• Assist with daily centre practices
• Support educators with children's learning and documentation

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA equivalent or working towards

Job description

Join our team of casual educators and work across multiple Affinity centres, based in theACT. Each centre has its own unique community spirit, and is led by an experienced and committed Centre Manager, supported by an Assistant Centre Manager and team of educators.

Visit our Affinity website to locate our services within the ACT area!

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

• A casual position where you choose the hours and days you work to fit in with your schedule!
• Ability to accept shifts via an application easily downloadable to your mobile device - accept shifts any time of the day!
• Work between Monday - Friday within the opening and closing hours of the centres from 6am to 6pm
• Gain experience working across multiple Affinity centres – No two days are the same!
• Opportunity to gain a permanent position!
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy. Cert 3 to Diploma and Leadership and Management courses with additional pedagogy from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including Lifeworks
• Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers

The Role

• Support educators across different rooms at the centre
• Engage with children, families and team members
• Assist with daily centre practices
• Support educators with children's learning and documentation

You already have:

• Completed a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA approved equivalent or actively working towards)
• Willing to travel between multiple services and be available on short notice
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Prior experience in a long day care service

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.