Join our team in Milestones Early Learning Tamworth CBD!

We are looking for a dedicated Lead Educator with previous experience in the industry to work on a permanent part-time basis, with shifts between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The centre offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth, including fully funded qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy. Benefits include childcare fee discounts, wellness programs, and a commitment to child safety.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Access fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
• Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership 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:

Welcome to Milestones Early Learning Tamworth CBD! We are a split-level 90-place centre. Our centre offers early education across 6 rooms and we are proud to have our very own bush tucker and vegetable garden. As part of the Affinity family you will have a wide range of opportunities for growth and development to realise your individual potential and goals. Professional Development, mentoring and progression is highly valued in our centre and community. We have had newly renovated play spaces with a focus on with being able to provide the children with the best opportunities. You will have the opportunity to be part of a passionate, vibrant, and dedicated team.

About you: 

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
• A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain one
• 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 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.   

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!