Trainee Educator

Busy Bees at Oxley

Busy Bees at Oxley is a beautiful 108-place service, situated South-West of Canberra City, on a quiet street next door to a beautiful nature reserve. Our Oxley childcare offers a lovely and peaceful atmosphere where we focus on teaching sustainability and respect for the environment

For eligible persons support payments may apply, up to $5,000 over a two-year period for a full-time employee. All registered trainees receive paid study and training time. Free or subsidised course fees for eligible people may apply.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- No Cost or Partially funded ACECQA approved Qualification.-
- Trainee support Payments-
- Paid, scheduled study and training time.-
- Above Award Wages-
- Full time or Part time Employment options-
- Career progression and educational pathways-
- Study while working and build your professional skills working as an Educator- 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- Willingness to enrol in or currently enrolled in a Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent).- Must be eligible to obtain or already possess a valid Working With Children Check.

Essential Skills and Attributes- Demonstrated interest in early childhood education and a commitment to professional learning and development.- Basic verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of educators and contribute positively to the service environment.- Punctuality and a sense of responsibility, recognizing the importance of consistency for children.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge- Any prior experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, or volunteering, can be beneficial, even if it's not in a formal educational setting.- Some initial awareness of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) would be advantageous.- Basic proficiency in using technology, as there might be software or apps used for documentation or communication in the service.

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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.