JOIN AUSTRALIA'S MOST AWARDED EARLY EDUCATION PROVIDER!Why work for Affinity?At Affinity, we proudly do things differently. 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. Every day, at more than 220 childcare centres around Australia, we support quality, teamwork, training opportunities and a culture of recognition and reward. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education.As Australia's most dynamic early learning business, we're revolutionising our industry through our Lifelong Learning approach, Quality Team, Healthy Children program, technology and facilities upgrades and much more. We'd love you to join us!The RoleYou will be responsible for monitoring the overall implementation of the approved learning framework to support the education and care needs of the children and support Educational Leaders across our central coast centres, through coaching and mentoring to support best practice.You will:Grow and instil a lifelong love of learning in children through a curriculum combining play-based and intentional teaching.Gain support and training in guiding children's behaviours.Create child-led programs which respect the individuality of every child.Support the educational team and centre management to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards.About you:Diploma or Bachelor is Early Education and Care or equivalentMinimum 3 years' experience in ECECExperience motivating, mentoring and support Educators and Educational LeadersStrong Knowledge in Early Childhood Practice and PedagogyCritical reflection skillsInterpersonal and Communication SkillsComprehensive Knowledge of theories relating to Early Childhood.ResponsibilitiesEngage in induction, onboarding and ongoing mentoring, and coaching support for all new Educational Leaders in your areaRegularly review the implementation and evaluation of educational programs and practices to ensure compliance with the approved learning framework and National Quality Standards, primarily Q1Completes programming audits and encourage team to evaluate own practiceMakes recommendations for improvements to educators' educational programs and practices and follows up on implementation of improvement strategiesMonitors educators' communication of children's learning and participation with families through displays, written documentation and Storypark.Arranges and participates in information sharing events with colleagues and families regarding pedagogical practice, learning frameworks and child development mattersConducts research and shares knowledge with teamsWhy work for Affinity?If you're looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference.Our mission is to realise the potential in everyone – from children to educators, from managers to our vibrant centre support office team.To be sure, our portfolio of centres is growing about as fast as the little people in our care, we are focused on delivering a lifelong learning approach resulting in quality early education and care.Our Safety CommitmentAt Affinity Education, we believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. 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.Affinity AdvantagesSupport to maintain teachers registration for NSW ECTsA Permanent role working for one of Australia's largest childcare groups50% discount on childcare fees from your first day30% discount on 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness FirstTraining and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – up to 80% of our promotions are from internal promotions!Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management coursesPedagogical support from Dr Lesley Jones and her Education Advisor TeamDedicated Centre Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance and education goalsCareer progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality AdvisorScholarships for Masters in Early Childhood Education.Wellbeing initiatives with our Australia wide partners including TELUS HealthPartner discounts with over 100 different retailersInsurance benefits via BupaWe are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!#J-18808-Ljbffr
