Join our team in Milestones Early Learning Forest Hill !
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.
Our centres offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth, including fully funded qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy. Benefits include childcare fee discounts, wellness programs, and a commitment to child safety.
This role is paying between $76,000 to $ 86, 000 + Superannuation
About the Centre:
Milestones Early Learning Forest Hill provides high-quality early education and care for children aged 0-5 years in a warm and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and free to grow. Conveniently located at 8 Fernhill Road and open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, our long day care centre is a trusted choice for families in Port Macquarie.
Our caring and experienced educators take the time to build strong, nurturing relationships with each child, tailoring learning to their interests, strengths, and developmental needs. With vibrant indoor and outdoor spaces, children enjoy hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, and confidence.
About the role
* Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, inclusive and challenging program provisions
* Document and analyse children’s learning and participation to inform program and ensures children’s records are up to date
* Follow the planning cycle and reflects on effectiveness of program, interactions and intentional teaching and other practices
About you:
* 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
What Affinity can offer you:
* 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 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.
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.
LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!
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