Lead Educator

Joinourteam at Milestones Westbrook as our Educational Leader and benefit from an EL allowance and an initial sign-on bonus Milestones Early Learning Westbrook is offering an Educational Leader role for a dynamic educator, offering bonuses and an Ed Leader allowance. Affinity Advantages Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one. 15% Retention Payment for all employees Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within. 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: Set in the heart of a growing community just outside Toowoomba, Milestones Westbrook is a welcoming and vibrant centre where children aged 0–5 can feel right at home. Our passionate educators are here to support your little one through each stage of their early learning journey - creating a nurturing space where curiosity, confidence, and joy flourish. With thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning zones, including a large playground, every day is an opportunity for children to explore, play, and discover. Our onsite chef prepares fresh, healthy meals daily, keeping little bodies nourished and ready for big adventures. We proudly offer a government-approved kindergarten program and follow the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, which brings together early literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning to prepare children for a confident transition to school. Our strong ties with local schools and community groups ensure your child is supported every step of the way. About you: Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or 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? 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr