Early Childhood Teacher

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Centre Cootamundra! We are a 50 place centre with three studios in a friendly and relaxing small country town with beautiful community family spaces. We pride ourselves in the high quality care we provide for children and families of our community. Our educators are passionate and caring, and each bring knowledge and individual strengths that make our amazing team. The longevity of our team can be seen through our educator and children’s relationships. We all have a strong love for what we do and every day is full of fun and laughter. Our team is continuously growing and developing their skills through the many opportunities that Affinity have to offer. When joining our team you will have the opportunity to work alongside a strong and supportive team of educators. Our philosophy is based on a holistic image of the child. Our Families tell us they love our approach to sustainability and commitment to supporting inclusivity. 

This is your opportunity to join us in our mission to realise potential - in little people and in our people – especially our teachers!

You will:  

• Grow and instil a lifelong love of learning in children through a curriculum combining play-based and intentional teaching. 
• Gain support and training in guiding children’s behaviours. 
• Create child-led programs which respect the individuality of every child.  
• Support the educational team and centre management to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards. 

 About you: 

• Hold an Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification 
• Have a relevant teachers’ registration (NESA) 
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check 

Why work for Affinity? 

• If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference. 
• Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team. 
• To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care. 

Our Safety Commitment 

At Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. 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. 

Affinity Advantages 

• Support to maintain teachers registration
• A Permanent role working for one of Australia’s largest childcare groups
• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• 30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses 
• Pedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor Team
• Dedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goals
• Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g.  Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor
• Scholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education. 
• Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS Health
• Partner discounts with over 100 different retailers
• Insurance benefits via Bupa 

We are a 2023 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.  

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!