Lead Educator

4 months ago


Maitland, Australia Busy Bees Full time

Busy Bees at Maitland

At Busy Bees Maitland, you'll find a warm and nurturing 96-place service with learning environment and inspiring learning opportunities for children aged birth to 5 years, with beautiful spaces designed for their growth and even the Unique Atelier art workshop you won't find anywhere else in Australia

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance- Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary- Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff- 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

Essential Qualifications- Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent/higher qualification as recognized by ACECQA).- A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.- First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.- Current and valid Australian Work Rights.

Essential Skills and Attributes- In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to ensure quality practices and outcomes for children.- Capability to guide, mentor and provide direction to other educators in the room or setting.- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children, families, colleagues and management.- Experience in designing, implementing and assessing educational programs that cater to the individual needs of children.- Foster positive relationships with children, families and colleagues to promote a collaborative environment.

Essential Experience and Knowledge- Previous experience in a Lead Educator, Room Leader or similar role in an early childhood setting.- Ability to create an environment where all children, including those with additional needs can thrive and learn.- Ability to work in partnership with other educators, support staff and external professionals to enhance children's learning and wellbeing.- Proficiency in using relevant software for children's documentation, communication with families and educational planning.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your leadership skills as a Lead Educator and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.

Have a Bee-autiful 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.



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