Educator

Join our team at Milestones Early Learning Tugun

Join our long-established and supportive team as we are on the lookout for an Educator. You will feel valued and encouraged every day at Milestones Early Learning Tugun. We offer clear pathways or career growth and professional development, ensuring you can progress in your early childhood education journey. Be part of a gun, positive, and collaborative team that truly enjoys what they do while making a difference in children's lives.

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe organisation dedicated to prioritizing the safety and well-being of children. We are committed to fostering environments where children feel secure, supported, and respected. We also offer the Government Incentive to all our staff.

Your Affinity Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• 10% Government Grant in effect - set to rise to 15% in December
• 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 courses 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:

ocated just moments from the beach, Milestones Tugun offers a relaxed, welcoming environment where children aged 0–5 can feel right at home. Our centre is filled with natural light, laughter, and learning - guided by a team of passionate educators who genuinely care about each child's wellbeing and growth.

From our fun-filled outdoor play spaces to our engaging learning programs, every day is an adventure designed to inspire confidence, curiosity, and connection. We're proud to offer a government-approved kindergarten program and maintain strong ties with local schools and community groups to support a seamless transition into primary school.

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.