Early Childhood Teacher

Affinity Education Group; Woolgoolga; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on childcare fees

30% discount on gym memberships

Funded leadership courses

Career progression opportunities

Scholarships for Masters

Wellbeing initiatives

Partner discounts

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Milestones Woolgoolga, part of Affinity Education Group, seeks passionate educators to nurture a love of learning in children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The role offers a permanent position with opportunities for career progression, supported by in-house mentorship.

Enjoy benefits including a 50% childcare fee discount from day one, professional development courses, and various partner discounts. You will work in a supportive environment dedicated to child wellbeing and education quality.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• Relevant teachers’ registration (NESA).

Responsibilities

• Instil a lifelong love of learning in children.
• Support and train in guiding children's behaviours.
• Create programs that respect each child's individuality.
• Support the educational team to meet National Quality Standards.

Skills

Child-led programs

Teaching support

Curriculum development

Education

Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

Welcome to Milestones Woolgoolga! We are a 60 place centre with 3 big learning environments. Our service offers early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with indoor outdoor play offered to the children each day, and our in-house cook provides meals made with love. There is an opportunity for career progression within the company with ongoing mentorship. We pride ourselves on having a variety of learning zones to support each child’s development and love to have some Serious Fun!!!

Affinity Advantages

• Support to maintain teachers registration
• This is a Permanent role
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses
• Pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Dedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goals
• Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role
• Scholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education.
• Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS Health
• Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
• Insurance benefits via Bupa

You will:

• Grow and instil a lifelong love of learning in children through a curriculum combining play-based and intentional teaching.
• Gain support and training in guiding children’s behaviours.
• Create child-led programs which respect the individuality of every child.
• Support the educational team and centre management to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards.

About you:

• Hold an Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Have a relevant teachers’ registration (NESA)
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check

Why work for Affinity?

• If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.
• Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.
• To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.

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.

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