Lead Educator

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Join our team at Milestones Macquarie

We are looking for dedicated Lead Educators, offering part-time positions with shifts from 6:30 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.

Affinity Advantages

  • Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
  • Access 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.
  • Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
  • Advance your career towards senior educational roles 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 you:

  • Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA approved equivalent or Bachelor's degree.
  • A current Working with Children's Check or willingness to obtain one.
  • Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willingness to obtain one.
  • 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's not 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, 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 occur 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.

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