Milestones Early Learning Ashmont is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Director to join our team in a full-time capacity, working across rotating shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm.
At Affinity Education, child safety is our highest priority. As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, respected, and valued every day.
When you join Affinity, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your career growth and wellbeing:
- 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
- Opportunities to apply for scholarships towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
- Access to extensive professional development and leadership training, with over 50% of leadership roles filled through internal promotion.
- Clear career pathways into Centre Manager, Educational Leadership, and operational management roles.
- 30% discount on a 12-month Goodlife Health Clubs or Fitness First membership.
- Access to wellbeing initiatives through TELUS Health, selected Bupa benefits, and discounts at more than 100 leading retailers.
At Milestones Early Learning Ashmont, we create a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and thrive. Our dedicated educators focus on building strong relationships with children and families, delivering engaging learning experiences that foster confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. With spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments, a strong school readiness program, nutritious meals prepared onsite, and deep community connections, Milestones Ashmont is a place where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
- A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous leadership experience within an early education and care environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting children, families, and fellow educators.
- The ability to support centre operations, mentor team members, and contribute to a positive centre culture.
At Affinity, we're driven by our purpose to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. We believe exceptional early education begins with exceptional people, which is why we invest in our teams and create opportunities for them to grow and succeed.
You'll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your leadership is valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your work makes a meaningful impact every day.
Our educators are trained in Affinity's exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum—Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education for children from birth to five years.
The curriculum combines contemporary research and evidence-informed practices, including Circle of Security, Abecedarian Approach, and Project-Based Learning, to deliver meaningful learning experiences that support each child's development. We believe children learn best when supported by nurturing educators working in partnership with families and communities.
Affinity Education is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
We uphold the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children through a strong culture of child safety and a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. We are equally committed to supporting the wellbeing and safety of our employees and their families.
Affinity Education is proud to be a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, committed to responding to every applicant.
LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now and help lead a team that is making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
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