Educator

Educator | Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters

Inspire little minds. Grow your career. Join a team that feels like family.

At Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters, we're looking for passionate and dedicated Educators (Certificate III or Diploma qualified) to join our warm and welcoming team in a Part-Time capacity. With flexible shifts available between 6:30am and 6:30pm, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while building a rewarding career in early education.

At Affinity Education, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. As a Child Safe Organisation, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating environments where children can thrive.

Your Affinity Advantages

✅ 50% childcare discount from your first day

✅ Career progression opportunities, with over 50% of leadership roles filled through internal promotions

✅ Fully funded Certificate III and Diploma qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy

✅ Access to scholarships for Bachelor and Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education

✅ 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships

✅ Exclusive access to our wellbeing program, including TELUS Health, retail discounts with over 100 brands, and Bupa health insurance benefits

Papilio Currumbin Waters offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and grow through play-based learning. Our experienced and supportive team is passionate about building strong relationships with children and families while creating meaningful learning experiences every day. Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Gold Coast, our centre provides a collaborative culture where educators are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

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You will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• A current Working with Children Check
• A strong commitment to supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
• A positive, collaborative approach and passion for early childhood education

At Affinity, our educators are trained and supported in delivering the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education for children from birth to five years.

Our curriculum draws on contemporary research and evidence-informed practices, including:

• Circle of Security
• Abecedarian Approach
• Project-Based Learning

This innovative framework empowers educators to create meaningful learning experiences and helps every child develop the confidence, curiosity and skills they need for lifelong success.

We're a values-led organisation where our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join Affinity, you'll become part of a team that genuinely cares about your growth, wellbeing and success. We invest in our educators because we know that exceptional people create exceptional outcomes for children.

Our Commitment to Safety

Affinity Education is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every person is treated with respect and dignity. We maintain a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and are dedicated to protecting the safety, rights and wellbeing of children, families, employees and our wider community.