About the Centre
Port Eco Kids Village, located in Port Macquarie, is looking for a Qualified Lead Educator. We offer high‑quality early education and care for children aged 0–5 in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Conveniently located at Greenmeadows Drive in Port Macquarie and open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, our centre features passionate educators, engaging indoor and outdoor play spaces, and enriching programs based on the Lifelong Learning Curriculum. We provide healthy meals prepared fresh daily and a government‑approved preschool program to support a confident transition to 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
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 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.
* 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.
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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