Early Childhood Teacher
Make a lasting impact in early education - and build a career you love
As an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) at Affinity Education, you’ll play a key role in shaping young minds during their most important early learning years. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported by a national team that values your expertise and invests in your future.
You’ll lead learning in your room, mentor your team, and bring Australia’s most advanced early education program - the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - to life.
Why Work as an ECT at Affinity?
Lead with purpose - Inspire inquiry, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning
Funded degree pathway - Study your teaching degree online or in-person funded by Affinity (if eligible)
Access expert resources - Use research-led programs and ongoing training via our Learning Academy
Collaborate with passionate teams - Join a national network of like-minded educators
Grow your career - Step into leadership or support roles across our network
Be part of a safety-first culture - Help us keep every child safe, supported, and included
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll lead the learning and development in the School Readiness room and guide a team of educators. In this role, you’ll:
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Plan and deliver child-led, play-based learning aligned with the EYLF
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Observe and document each child’s progress and milestones
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Design inquiry-based learning experiences tailored to your group
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Build strong, trusting partnerships with families and caregivers
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Mentor and support the educators you work with
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Collaborate with your Centre Manager and our Education & Quality teams
What You’ll Need
To apply, you’ll need:
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A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
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A valid Working with Children Check
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First Aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis training
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Teacher registration (if required in your state)
Where It Can Take You
An ECT role at Affinity is a strong foundation for a long-term, purpose-driven career.
Many of our Early Childhood Teachers go on to:
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Become a Educational Leader or Centre Manager
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Apply for a Quality Advisor or Regional Leader position
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Use their experience to step into coaching, training, or compliance roles
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Build a portfolio through our Affinity Learning Academy and mentoring programs
Our Commitment to Safety
Child safety is more than a policy at Affinity - it’s the foundation of everything we do. As an ECT, you’ll lead by example and help build a culture where every child is protected, supported, and included.
We’ll support you with:
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Mandatory reporting and child protection training
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Ongoing supervision and wellbeing education
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A clear #SafetyStartsWithMe framework that empowers every team member
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Centre environments designed with security, hygiene, and safety top of mind
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a qualified teacher looking for a purpose-led role in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you. Search for Early Childhood Teacher jobs, Contact Us online or call (07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.