Join our team in Milestones Early Learning Gympie South

We are looking for a dedicated Educator to join our supportive team. This is a part-time position at least 37.5 hours per week and flexible to work shifts Monday to Friday. If you are an enthusiastic educator who wants to feel supported while making a difference in young children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Diploma (preferred) or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (at least 2yrs)
• Someone who can take direction and follow instructions with confidence
• A respectful, reliable, and professional communicator
• A supportive team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care and education

What we offer you:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth
• A service that values respect, teamwork, and genuine care for young children and educators
• Consistent hours with a healthy work-life balance

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.
• 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 course in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• 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:

Milestones Early Learning Gympie South is a trusted long-day care centre offering quality childcare and kindergarten programs. Conveniently located on Woolgar Road, Gympie, we provide personalised care for babies and toddlers, along with a comprehensive school readiness program for older children. As an Affinity Education Group centre our nurturing educators deliver the play-based Lifelong Learning Curriculum, fostering confidence, social skills, foundational learning and wellbeing.

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.