Lead Educator

**Join our team at Milestones Warners Bay**

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.

Due to expansion we are looking for a Educational Leader for our Milestones Warners Bay Centre.

**About the Role**

This role would suit an experienced Lead Educator who is looking to progress their career to Educational Leader and implement programs to the centre as well as guide, mentor and support our Lead Educators in successfully executing the programs.

This role is a full time role with 4 hours per week of non-contact time.

**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.
- Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
- Advance your career towards a role in 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 benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

**About the Centre**:
We are a 100-place centre located in the heart of Warners Bay We have five large learning spaces: Nursery, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Junior Preschool and Preschool, for children to grow and develop based on their needs and individual milestones. We have two beautiful, large outdoor environments with natural elements and areas for children to explore, learn, and grow We believe in flexibility and balance within our centre, this ensures our educators are getting the best out for what they need and also what our centre needs. We love events offering time for families to come and engage in beautiful surroundings and share moments with their children. Our team is very warm and welcoming, sharing our Affinity Values in our everyday practices

**About you**:

- A minimum of three years' demonstrated experience as a Lead Educator in a similar size centre
- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
- 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.

**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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