Lead Educator (Diploma Qualified) – Busy Bees at Burpengary East Location: Burpengary East, QLD Job Type: Permanent – Full Time | $36.43–$37.54 per hour Benefits Why Choose Busy Bees? We are excited to expand our passionate team and offer an inspiring work environment where you can grow professionally. With a supportive team and fantastic benefits , make this the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact in the lives of young children. We are currently looking for passionate Lead Educators to join our Centre: Busy Bees at Burpengary East is a beautifully designed 120-place service. They received awards for Exceeding the National Quality Standards across 7 areas. This service is located just off the Bruce Highway on Uhlmann Road. What We Offer: Above-Award Pay & Work-Life Balance 10% ECEC Retention Payment Laundry Allowance & Uniform Allocation in addition to your salary! Generous Childcare Gap Fee Discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff Professional Development with our Busy Bees training platform Supportive & Inclusive Team Environment – Work with like-minded educators and management Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing Global Talent Exchange Program – Connect with Early Childhood leaders nationwide Career Growth Opportunities with a global brand in Early Childhood Education 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! Apply Now! Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button which will direct you to our internal application site. Please create an account to commence your application. 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.
