Educator

Join Us at Our Brand-New Centre (Papilio Officer) - our brand new centre where every child's adventure counts
We have an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and empowering
educator
(1)
with a passion for child development in our centres in Victoria.
We currently have over 48 centers in the state and are constantly growing with newer locations
Papilio Officer will be a 104 place centre, and we're looking for educators
to work from Monday to Friday
with us.
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.
10% pay increase implemented at all of our centres
Access fully funded Diploma 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 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 you:
Hold a Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
and Care
or ACECQA approved equivalentBachelor's degree
Can work 5 days a week
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
About the centre:
We are a brand-new purpose built 104-place centre based in Officer.
We recently opened and are looking for an educator to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of implementing a play-based learning program for our children
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.
LOVE.
LEARN.
GROW.
Apply now
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