Casual Educator

Busy Bees at Gympie

Busy Bees at Gympie is a 75-place with warm and inviting learning spaces and large, natural outdoor play areas — with sandpits, slides, a bike track, a cubby house, vegetable and herb garden, compost, and chickens — where children are encouraged to ignite their sense of curiosity and discovery.

Our service is looking for multiple Casual Educators who are passionate about the Early Childhood Industry. This is a great chance to work with a fantastic service and team and take your career to the next step while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- Fantastic, competitive & Above-Award hourly rates- Flexible working hours to support and work-life balance- 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- Certificate III, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an equivalent).- A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.- First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

Essential Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to provide a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all children.- Understanding the developmental milestones and needs of children in various age groups.- Capability to design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs for children.- Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with children, parents and colleagues.- Ability to work as part of a diverse team.- Adaptable to various situations and needs that arise in an early childhood setting.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
- Familiarity with the national early learning framework for children from birth to five years.- Understanding of the standards and assessment process to ensure quality service.- Respect and understanding of diverse cultures, families and individual children's needs.- Proficiency in using computers and relevant software to document children's learning and development.- Previous experience as an Educator, Assistant Educator, Childcare Assistant or similar.

If you aren't an exact match still apply

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your skills as an Educator and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families, while enjoying flexible hours in this Casual role

You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to

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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.