"Discover endless professional growth opportunities and achieve your full potential with Affinity Education Group!"

Milestones Early Learning Rochedale, located in the outer southern suburbs of Brisbane looking for a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher on a Fulltime contract and above award rates.

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.

Affinity Advantages

• 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one.
• 10% workers' retention payment for all employees
• Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor's 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.
• 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:

Open from 6.30 am to 6.00 pm, Milestones Rochedale is proud to offer a nurturing, high-quality early learning environment for children aged 15 months to 5 years. Located on Parfrey Road, our centre is a welcoming space where children feel safe, supported, and excited to begin their learning journey.

Every day is filled with opportunities for play, exploration, and growth. Whether it’s engaging with hands-on STEM and literacy experiences, enjoying our vibrant outdoor play area, or forming friendships in our learning zones, children are encouraged to follow their interests and build confidence at their own pace.

Our passionate and culturally diverse team of educators is committed to creating meaningful learning moments for every child. With fresh, healthy meals prepared onsite, a government-approved kindergarten program, and close connections with local schools and community groups, we support the whole child - emotionally, socially, and academically.

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 the 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 willing to obtain
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing 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:

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, 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.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.   

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!