Early Childhood Teacher

Busy Bees at Follyfoot Farm Juniors

Follyfoot Farm Juniors by Busy Bees is an 81-place service that has a passionate team of Educators who come together to create a Service environment that emphasises values of respect, kindness, empathy and connection. These values are primarily fostered through access to our unique farmyard setting.

Our Hive is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who is creative, passionate and dedicated, someone who fosters a love for learning and creating wonderful learning journeys for the children. If you are looking for a step-up in your career and chance to work in a leading childcare service, this is your chance

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance

• ECEC Retention Payment 10%

• 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

• Graduate Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an equivalent/higher qualification as recognized by ACECQA).

• Teacher's Registration/Accreditation.

• A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.

• First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

• Current & valid Australian Work Rights.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to deliver high-quality education programs.

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs tailored to individual children's needs and interests.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with children, families and colleagues.

• Skill in observing children's progress, documenting their learning and using this information to guide future planning.

• Ability to work effectively with other educators, support staff and families to create an inclusive, responsive, and respectful learning environment.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Prior experience in teaching in an early childhood settings.

• Ensuring an inclusive environment where all children, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, can thrive.

• Familiarity with the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.

• Engagement in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay abreast of the latest educational trends and practices.

• Familiarity with relevant software and technology tools used for children's documentation and parent communication.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team, showcase your creativity & passion for early childhood education and also your leadership skills as a Early Childhood Teacher and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families by delivering the Kindergarten program.

Please submit your resume via the "APPLY" button which will direct you to our internal application site. The most effective way to apply for a role with us is to create a Candidate Account on our Career Site and follow the application process.

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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.