Early Childhood Teacher

4 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

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

Milestones Early Learning Smithfield,located in sunny Cairns, Nth QLD, is looking for a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher for a full-time contract.

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 well-being of all children and promoting a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and well-being of our employees and their families.

Affinity Advantages

  • Exclusive ECT Connect Program to connect you to other ECTs, and continual support from the Education and Quality Team
  • Professional Development that suits your pedagogy
  • Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications.
  • Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor's in Early Education.
  • Up to $400 annually for professional development.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
  • Access to Affinity Learning Academy's fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
  • 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.
  • 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one.
  • Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

Open from 6.30am pm Milestones Early Learning Smithfield offers the Life Long Learning Curriculum to children aged 0-5 years. Rated Meeting and offering a free Kindergarten-approved program.Located close to local schools and community hubs, our centre is a trusted choice for families seeking a meaningful start to their child's learning journey.

We're proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse centre, with families from all over the world and educators who speak languages including Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Cook Islander, Kalaw Lagaw Ya, and Creole. This rich diversity creates a welcoming environment where every child feels seen and supported.

Our engaging indoor and outdoor play spaces, veggie garden, and sustainability initiatives help spark curiosity and care for the world around them. Children also benefit from regular community incursions with local schools, wildlife groups, recycling centres, and aged care facilities—building strong connections and a sense of belonging.

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.

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

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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