Lead Educator

Affinity Education Group – Eatons Hill QLD Joinourteam at Milestones Early Learning Eatons Hill - Lead Educator Milestones Eatons Hill has been newly renovated, and we are looking for a passionate Lead Educator to join the Team. Situated in the leafy suburb of Eatons Hill, close to shops and transport, our centre takes pride in our community connections and long-standing educators and families. Affinity Education 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 Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one. 10% workers' retention payment paid to all educators, increasing to 15% in December 2025 Apply for a scholarship to study your Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within. Advance your career towards senior educational roles, Educational Leader, or ACM 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 Eatons Hill, located on Harry Court in the heart of Eatons Hill. Our Senior Campus offers high-quality child care and kindergarten for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, with a strong focus on school readiness, confidence-building, and joyful learning. We know how important these early years are in setting your child up for a lifelong love of learning. That’s why our passionate educators create a warm, inclusive environment where every child is supported to grow, explore, and thrive. Whether your little one is learning to share, discovering letters and numbers, or preparing for their big step into school, we’re here every step of the way. Each day brings opportunities for meaningful play, social development, and foundational learning. Our engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to spark creativity and curiosity, while our delicious meals, prepared fresh onsite, keep busy minds and bodies fueled. About you: Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalentBachelor’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 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 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 of our employees and their families. We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr