Join our team at Little Flippers Kindergarten Taree!
We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to inspire, nurture, and support children in their crucial early learning years. Located in the heart of Taree on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW, you will be joining one of Australia’s largest childcare groups, offering outstanding career development opportunities and employee benefits.
Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.
Affinity Advantages
- Exclusive bonus program offering generous cash incentives.
- 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
- Scholarships for Bachelor or Master's degree in early childhood education.
- Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of our promotions from within.
- Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses, to advance your career.
- Career progression opportunities to work towards leadership roles such as Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager, Centre Manager, Quality Advisor, or Area Manager.
- 30% discount on 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:
- Little Flippers Kindergarten Taree provides high-quality early education and care for children aged 0–5 years in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Featuring vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces, fresh nutritious meals prepared onsite, strong community connections, and a government-approved preschool program, our centre is committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive through Affinity's Lifelong Learning Curriculum. Our experienced team is passionate about play-based learning and building strong partnerships with families to support every child’s unique developmental journey.
About the Role
- Deliver a high-quality kindergarten program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Foster children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging, intentional teaching practices.
- Create meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local community.
- Collaborate with the Centre Manager and Educational Leader to drive continuous improvement and achieve quality outcomes.
- Guide and mentor educators while contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Document children's learning and development, supporting successful transitions to school.
About You
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
- Current Early Childhood Teacher registration (where applicable).
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and relevant legislation.
- A current Working with Children Check.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for high-quality early childhood education.
- A collaborative and reflective approach to teaching and learning.
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, 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!
