Educator Newcastle

Affinity Education Group; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Career development

Fully funded qualifications

Scholarships

Gym membership discount

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is hiring dedicated Educators for Kids Academy Wyong to support early childhood development in a safe, nurturing environment. Roles are available on a full-time and part-time basis with shifts from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Candidates should hold a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA approved equivalent and have a current Working with Children’s Check. Affinity offers substantial benefits from day one, including childcare discounts, funded qualifications,

Qualifications

• Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• Strong commitment to fostering growth and development of young minds.

Skills

Working with Children’s Check

Education

Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services

ACECQA approved equivalent

Job description

Join our team in Kids Academy Wyong!

We are looking for dedicated Educators, offering both full-time and part-time positions with shifts from 7:o0 am to 6:30 pm.

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.

Your Affinity Advantages

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions coming from within, and advance your career towards senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, discounts at over 100 retailers, and Bupa insurance benefits.

About you:

• Hold a Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check
• 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 our employees and their families.

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