Lead Educator

time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

job requisition id JR109070

Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Geelong West
Location: Geelong West, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 137 places
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 (WT 4A.1 to 4.3)

About Our Centre
Busy Bees at Geelong West is a vibrant 137-place service offering beautifully designed learning spaces and large outdoor areas to spark imagination and curiosity. Located on Church Street, our centre is known for its welcoming environment and strong community partnerships.

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to take the next step in their career and lead a classroom where children, families, and educators thrive together.

About the Role
As a Lead Educator, you will:

Lead and guide your room's educators to deliver high-quality programs aligned with the EYLF

Create engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environments

Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families

Model and support best practices in documentation, curriculum planning, and child safety

Foster collaboration, inclusion, and positive team dynamics

Support compliance and quality improvement processes

What You'll Need

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)

At least 2 years of experience as a Room Leader or Lead Educator

Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and child development principles

Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – VIC

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012 or equivalent)

Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting certificate

Australian work rights (Citizen, PR, or appropriate visa)

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54

Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

Get a Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally

A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills

Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service

Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform

Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program

An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program

A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey with Busy Bees at Geelong West – where your passion for education will inspire young minds every day.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.

time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office.

Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life.

We are driven to gather people who care deeply about qualityand we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you'll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.