Lead Educator

7 days ago

Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees

At Follyfoot Farm, a passionate team of Educators come together to create an early learning environment at this 106-place service, that emphasises values of respect, kindness, empathy and connection. The children are offered opportunities to feed our animals and help look after their habitats on a daily basis. It is considered important that all children are provided the opportunity to participate in the care of the service animals and the platform this provides for developing their social awareness is limitless.

Our Service is on the lookout for a new Lead Educator who is passionate, creative and dedicated. If you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and step into the next exciting stage of your career in the Early Childhood Industry, apply now

Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year - Part time 30 hours per week

Salary: $ $37.54

Why Join the Hive?

  • Above-award hourly rates
  • Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent staff
  • Annual uniform allocation and laundry allowance
  • Access to Busy Bees' Learning & Development Platform
  • Leadership development and career progression
  • Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Global Talent Exchange Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional benefits for ECTs delivering Kindergarten programs (extra allowance and 2 weeks annual leave)

Essential Qualifications

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an equivalent as recognized by ACECQA).
  • A current and valid check that confirms the candidate's suitability to work with children.
  • First Aid certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

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.

Desirable Skills 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.

If you aren't an exact match still apply

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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.

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