Early Childhood Teacher Careers
Make a lasting impact in early education - and build a career you love.
Why Choose Affinity?
As an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) at Affinity Education, you’ll be joining a national network of educators delivering Australia's most advanced early education program - the Lifelong Learning Curriculum. Whether you're newly graduated or an experienced teacher, we’ll support your professional growth, wellbeing, and leadership aspirations.
Access research-led teaching tools and programs
Study for your degree with fully funded pathways
Collaborate with like-minded educators
Explore career growth opportunities across our national network
Be inspired by professional communities of practice
What You’ll Do
As an ECT, you’ll guide children through inquiry, discovery, creativity, and social development during their vital early years. You’ll lead your room with confidence, plan engaging learning programs, and support a team of passionate educators - all while being supported by your Centre Manager and Affinity’s Education and Quality teams.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver play-based, child-led learning aligned with the EYLF and Lifelong Learning Curriculum
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Design developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based experiences
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Observe, document, and evaluate each child’s progress
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Build strong, positive partnerships with families
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Mentor and support educators in your room
What You’ll Need
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A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
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Current first aid, CPR, asthma & anaphylaxis training
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State-based Working with Children Check
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Teachers Registration (if required in your state)
Study Your Bachelor Degree with Full Support
The Affinity Teacher Scholarship Pathway
Already hold a Diploma? Our Teacher Scholarship Pathway is your next step. You can study your Early Childhood Teaching degree online or in person - at no cost to you.
Course: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Delivery: Online or in-person
Duration: Up to 4 years full time / 8 years part time
Cost: Fully funded by Affinity
Your Career, Your Way
At Affinity, you don’t just get a job - you build a meaningful career. Many of our Early Childhood Teachers have progressed into senior roles, including:
- Lead Educator
- Educational Leader
- Centre Manager
- Quality Advisor
- Regional or State Leader
We support your aspirations through the Affinity Learning Academy, coaching, internal promotions, and more.
Benefits You’ll Love
- 50% off your child’s childcare gap fee (no waiting period)
- Free professional development and access to over 1,000 online training courses
- 30% off gym memberships with Fitness First and Goodlife
- Pregnancy & parenting support program
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
Start Your ECT Journey Today
Whether you’re looking to begin your teaching career or take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.