Lead Educator

4 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time
Overview

Join our team at Milestones Meridan Plains

Offering sign-on bonus of $800, $800 at 6-month probation, and an additional $1000 at your 1-year anniversary

Affinity Advantages
  • Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
  • 10% Workers' retention payment offered to all educators
  • Access fully funded Diploma courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
  • Apply for scholarships for a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
  • Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
  • Advance your career towards a role in senior education or operational management.
  • Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
  • Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.
About the Centre

Milestones Early Learning Meridan Plains is situated on the Northwestern edge of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Close to public transport, schools and community services, Meridan Plains is a high-quality service offering Lifelong Learning Curriculum to children 6 weeks to 5 years old. The natural play spaces and spacious learning environments enable the children to learn through child-led inquisitive play.

About you
  • Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent; Bachelor's degree
  • A current Working with Children's Check or willingness to obtain
  • A current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willingness 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.

Final note

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now


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