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Milestones Early Learning The Lakes, located in sunny Townsville, seeks a qualified early childhood teacher to join our vibrant team.
Affinity Education Group is committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued. We are a Child Safe Organisation, prioritizing the safety of all children.
Affinity Advantages:
* We offer 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one.
* Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications.
* Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor in Early Education.
* Up to $400 annually for professional development.
* ECT Connect membership with Affinity's national network of 238 centres.
* Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
* Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
* Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role, e.g. Senior Centre Manager/Area Manager/Quality Advisor.
* 30% discount on 12-month memberships 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 Milestones Early Learning The Lakes, we cater for children 0-5 years, longstanding educators, and a supportive leadership team. As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will be supported in your role to achieve your professional goals.
About the Role:
* Motivate and lead a team of educators in the Kindy room.
* Develop a lifelong love of learning through child-led enquiries, connections to our local primary school, and positive experiences within our community.
* Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for our children, allowing for unique and individual interests and strengths of each child.
* Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.
About You:
* An Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
* Relevant teachers' registration (if applicable).
* A current Working with Children's Check or willingness to obtain.
* Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willingness to obtain.
* 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:
We train and accredit our educators and teachers in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. 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.