Early Childhood Teacher

Affinity Education; Darwin; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Above-award rates

Scholarships for Bachelor study

Professional development funding

ECT Connect membership

In-house learning academy

Career progression

Job summary

Affinity Education Group’s Milestones Early Learning Wagaman is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead the Kindy room and inspire young learners. You will design engaging programs that respond to each child’s interests and support their development within a collaborative team.

You will work to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards, partner with families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• An Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• Relevant teachers’ registration (if applicable).
• Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain.
• Strong commitment to fostering growth and development of young minds.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead a team of educators in the Kindy room.
• Develop a lifelong love of learning through child-led enquiries and community connections.
• Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for children.
• Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum design

Team leadership

Child development

Education

Bachelor degree in Early Education

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) | Milestones Early Learning Wagaman

Discover endless professional growth opportunities and achieve your full potential with Affinity Education Group!

Located on Wagaman Terrace in Darwin’s northern suburbs, Milestones Early Learning Wagaman provides high-quality early education and childcare for children aged 0-5 years. Conveniently positioned for families in Wagaman, Karama, Anula and Malak, our centre offers easy access via Vanderlin Drive and is close to local community hubs including Northlakes Shopping Centre.

Open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, our centre provides a safe, welcoming environment where children feel supported to explore, learn and grow.

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on children's early learning journeys.

• 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one.
• Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor in Early Education.
• Up to $400 annually for professional development.
• ECT Connect membership with Affinity’s national network of 238 centres.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
• Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.
• 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Role

• Motivate and lead a team of educators in the Kindy room.
• Develop a lifelong love of learning through child-led enquiries, connections to our local primary school and positive experiences within our community.
• Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for our children, allowing for the unique and individual interests and strengths of each child.
• Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.

About You

• An Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Relevant teachers’ registration (if applicable)
• A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!

Our Curriculum:

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. 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. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.