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

Papilio Early Learning Reedy Creek, located on the beautiful Gold Coast, is seeking a Qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our passionate and supportive team.

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.

Why Join Affinity?

Affinity Advantages

• 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one
• Competitive above-award salaries, based on experience and qualifications
• Scholarships available for educators studying towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Up to $400 per year allocated for professional development
• ECT Connect membership, providing access to Affinity’s national network of 238 centres
• 30% discount on 12‑month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at 100+ retailers

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will:

• Motivate and lead a team of educators within the Kindy room
• Inspire a lifelong love of learning through child‑led inquiries, strong community connections, and partnerships with our local primary school
• Design, implement, and evaluate high‑quality educational programs that reflect each child’s unique interests, strengths, and developmental needs
• Support the centre to Meet or Exceed the National Quality Standards (NQS)

About You

You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA‑approved equivalent qualification
• Relevant teacher registration (where applicable)
• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• A current First Aid Certificate, including asthma and anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to nurturing young minds

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity Education Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a values‑driven organisation where incredible educators make a genuine difference every day. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential—not only the children in our care but our teams as well. At Affinity, you’re supported to shine so you can deliver excellence in early education.

Our Curriculum

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to five years.

This curriculum is grounded in the belief that learning occurs most successfully through nurturing, engaged educators working in partnership with families and communities. It incorporates leading research and evidence‑informed practices, including 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, promoting a culture of child safety with a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also extends to the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.
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