Educator

Join our team at Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters

Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, where child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Your Affinity Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions coming from within, and advance your career towards senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive fully funded Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, discounts at over 100 retailers, and Bupa insurance benefits.

About the Centre:

Papilio Currumbin Waters is a welcoming and inspiring early learning centre for children aged 0–5 years, conveniently located on Galleon Way. Our experienced team is passionate about providing the highest quality care and education, helping your child feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Each day is filled with opportunities for exploration and growth through our engaging indoor and outdoor learning zones, age-appropriate equipment, and play-based programs. Whether your child is discovering new interests, building friendships, or preparing for their transition to school, our nurturing educators are there every step of the way.

We proudly offer the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education. Your child will enjoy tailored learning experiences across STEM, literacy, the arts, and more. While we ask families to pack a healthy lunchbox, we also run fun cooking classes twice a week—giving children a chance to get hands-on in the kitchen and prepare their own lunch.

About you: 

• Hold a Cert III or Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA approved equivalent 
• Have a current Working with Children's Check
• 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 our employees and their families.

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