Educators

Affinity Education Group; Creswick; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Education Group in Creswick is seeking an enthusiastic early childhood educator to support classrooms and engage with children and families. The role involves assisting with daily centre practices and documentation across multiple services, fostering a safe, caring learning environment.

Applicants should have a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent), be willing to travel between services, hold a current Working with Children Check, and

Qualifications

• Completed a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Willing to travel between multiple services and be available on short notice
• 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

Skills

Travel between centres

Availability on short notice

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Join our team of educators based in the Creswick.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.

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.

• 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 – NO WEEKEND WORK
• Gain experience working across multiple Affinity centres – No two days are the same!
• 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

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.

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