Join our team in Milestones Early Learning Rutherford!

About the Centre:

Milestones Early Learning Rutherford, located in the beautiful Hunter region are looking for a Qualified Early Childhood Lead Educator to join their team of Shining Stars

We provide high-quality early education and care for children aged 0-5 years. Our safe, inclusive environment supports children's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through a play-based curriculum led by caring, qualified educators. Families choose us for our commitment to nurturing children's interests, cultures, and abilities. We celebrate each child's individuality and foster strong friendships, confidence, and a love of learning. With well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces, we help children thrive and give them the best start for primary school and beyond.

About you: 

We're seeking applicants with the following 

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
• 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

 Affinity Benefits

• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day
• Fully funded leadership & management programs through Affinity Learning Academy
• Career pathways into Senior Centre Manager, Area Manager & Quality Advisor roles
• Scholarships available for Bachelor or Master’s in Early Childhood Education
• Wellbeing support through partners like TELUS Health & Bupa

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 our employees and their families.

                               LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!