Lead Educator

3 weeks ago

Lara, Victoria, Australia Busy Bees Full time

Time left to apply: End Date: September 4, 2025 (27 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR109292

Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Lara
Lara, VIC | Licensed for 103 places | Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your voice, experience, and ideas shape the learning journey of young children? Busy Bees at Lara is looking for a dedicated and passionate Lead Educator to join our team full-time and help drive excellence in early childhood education.

About the Role

Take the lead in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs based on the EYLF.

Mentor and support other educators within your room and collaborate across the centre.

Build strong, respectful relationships with families and children.

Maintain documentation, learning portfolios, and compliance records.

Work closely with the Centre Director and Educational Leader to uphold high standards of care and education.

Contribute to a culture of reflection, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Diploma-qualified educator.

VIC Working with Children Check (Employee).

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.

Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training.

A strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, and early childhood frameworks.

Confidence in leading a room and mentoring others.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Key Benefits

Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54

Laundry allowance in addition to salary.

Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent staff.

Opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in early childhood industry and grow professionally.

Showcase and build your leadership skills.

Work with a supportive & inclusive team and management.

Access to Busy Bees training platform.

Employee Assistance Program.

Participation in Global Talent Exchange Program.

Connect and build a support network with industry leaders across the nation.

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey with a centre that celebrates initiative, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Join us at Busy Bees at Lara – where your leadership helps little minds grow.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although part of a global organization, our company was founded by families seeking better childcare. We have maintained our core values for over three decades.

We invest in our people and work to build inspiring career pathways.

Our Story

Whether you're starting your early educational career or seeking to advance, Busy Bees offers an ideal opportunity. We seek enthusiastic individuals passionate about early childhood education and children's well-being to fill various roles across our services and support office.

Early childhood education attracts dedicated individuals with creativity, nurturance, focus, or problem-solving skills. At its core, your passion stems from a deep commitment to nurturing children's educational growth. Our mission is to give every child the best start in life.

We value quality and empower our team members to bring their unique talents for the benefit of children. Supporting you in your journey helps you be a positive influence on theirs.

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