"Discover endless professional growth opportunities and achieve your full potential with Affinity Education Group" About the Centre: Papilio Early Learning Barton, situated in a convenient suburb of Canberra, is easily accessible via nearby public transport and offers free parking for staff. As a centre with 65 places, it fosters a close-knit community where team members and families can easily get to know each other. We take pride in our multicultural environment, with staff representing countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Colombia, China, the Philippines, and Australia. Under the excellent management of Affinity Education Group, Papilio Barton is a small but welcoming centre that feels like home. Affinity Advantages 10% above award rates 6 weeks of paid annual leave 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one ECT Connect membership with Affinity’s national network of 238 centres. Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within. Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses. Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor. 30% discount on 12-month memberships 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 Role Motivate and lead a team of educators in the Kindy room. Develop a lifelong love of learning through child-led enquiries, connections to our local primary school and positive experiences within our community. Design, implement and evaluate educational programs for our children, allowing for the unique and individual interests and strengths of each child. Support the centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards. About You An Early Childhood Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification Relevant teachers’ registration (if applicable) A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds Our Curriculum: Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is 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. LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now