Early Childhood Educator
Inspire Little Learners. Build a Career That Matters.
Are you a passionate educator looking for a meaningful role where every day counts? At Affinity Education, our Educators are at the heart of our centres - creating safe, welcoming spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience, you'll join a team that values your voice, celebrates your passion, and supports your career goals at every step.
Why Become an Educator with Affinity?
Safety-first culture - Be part of a team that puts children’s safety and wellbeing above all else
Funded further study - Study your Diploma or Degree with funding for eligible team members
Ongoing development - Grow with tailored training via our Affinity Learning Academy
Collaborative teams - Work alongside passionate educators in centres across Australia
Flexibility and creativity - No two days are the same in our play-based, inclusive environments
Career progression - Step into leadership roles with coaching and support along the way
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Early Childhood Educator, you’ll play a key role in shaping the early learning experiences of children aged 0–5. In this role, you’ll:
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Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
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Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences
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Support each child’s wellbeing, development, and inclusion
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Observe and document learning to guide each child’s journey
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Collaborate closely with your Lead Educator and Centre Manager
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Bring the Lifelong Learning Curriculum to life through your daily practice
Whether you're working in our nursery, toddler room, or preschool/kindy program, you’ll help children build the skills they need for a confident start to school and beyond.
Where It Can Take You
Your journey doesn’t stop at Educator. With Affinity, you’ll have access to clear progression pathways and ongoing support to take your career further.
Many of our Educators go on to:
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Become a Lead Educator, Educational Leader, or Assistant Centre Manager
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Apply for our Teacher Scholarship Pathway and complete a Bachelor’s degree
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Join our Centre Support Office in quality, compliance, or training roles
A Strong Commitment to Child Safety
Affinity’s #SafetyStartsWithMe approach means every team member plays a part in keeping children safe. As an Educator, you’ll be trained in:
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Safe supervision and wellbeing practices
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Mandatory reporting and professional boundaries
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Creating inclusive, nurturing environments that meet the needs of every child
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a qualified early childhood educator looking for a supportive, purpose-led workplace where you can thrive - we’d love to meet you. Search for Educator jobs, Contact Us online or call (07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.