Join our team at Aussie Kindies Early Learning Glen Innes!
We are hiring a Lead Educator in the Preschool room from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. The centre offers opportunities for career growth, including fully funded qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy. Advantages include childcare fee discounts, wellness programs, and a commitment to child safety.
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.
- 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 degrees or higher in Early Childhood Education.
- Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
- Advance your career towards 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 benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.
About the Centre:
Welcome to Aussie Kindies Glen Innes! We are a regional 75-place centre and pride ourselves on delivering Serious Fun for both staff and children. We have a longstanding staff team and offer a friendly and welcoming environment for all new team members. Join many of our team undertaking traineeships or scholarships, and attend regular professional development events to network with passionate educators from within our region.
About you:
- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent or Bachelor’s degree.
- A current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willingness to obtain one.
- 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’s not 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, 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 occur most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum incorporates models like Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning.
Our Safety Commitment:
At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone 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 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.
LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!
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