Join our team at Milestones Early Learning Hillcrest - Educator Join our great team of dedicated Educators who work together to create a supportive and positive environment. Our team follows the EYLF and QKLG frameworks, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all children. You will be a part of a collaborative group that values teamwork, professionalism, and always lends a hand to one another. This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow and develop your early childhood education skills. Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe organisation, where child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued. We also offer the Government Incentive to all our staff. Your Affinity Education Group Advantages Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one. 10% government workers retention in effect, due to be 15% in December! 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 in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy. Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s 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. About the Centre: Nestled on Sweetgum Street, our Hillcrest centre provides quality early education and care for children aged 0–5 years in a safe, nurturing, and fun-filled environment. We know how important it is for your little one to feel supported, confident, and excited to learn - and that’s exactly what we offer. Our team of passionate educators takes the time to build strong relationships with every child, creating a warm and welcoming space where they can truly thrive. Each day at our long day care centre brings new opportunities for play-based learning, exploration, and development. Children love our spacious outdoor area and engaging playground, while our carefully designed indoor spaces spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. We provide fresh, healthy meals prepared onsite and follow a government-approved kindergarten program to support school readiness. 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 Why work for Affinity Education Group? 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 Education Group 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 Education Group, 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 our employees and their families. We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.
