Busy Bees at Maitland
At Busy Bees Maitland, you'll find a new, well-maintained centre that is warm and nurturing 96-place service with beautifully designed spaces, fully resourced for the benefit of our staff and they even have a Unique Atelier art workshop you won't find anywhere else in Australia!
Our Service is seeking an experienced, passionate & creative Lead Educator/Room Leader! Ready to showcase your leadership, set the Gold Standard and advance in Early Childhood? Apply now for an exciting next step!
Essential Qualifications & Licences:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or an equivalent/higher qualification as recognized by ACECQA).
* A current and valid Working with Children's Check.
* First Aid certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.
* Current & valid Australian Work Rights.
Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS) to ensure quality education and outcomes.
* Previous experience as a Lead Educator/Room Leader required (1+ years' experience minimum)
* Proven leadership skills in guiding and mentoring educators in early childhood settings.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with children, families, colleagues, and management.
* Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating tailored educational programs.
* Ability to foster positive, collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
* Proficient in using software for documentation, family communication, and educational planning.
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
* Get paid competitive, above-award rates!
* Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary!
* Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff!
* Professional Development opportunities and management who support you!
* 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!
If this sound like a role that you could dive into and take ownership of, please submit your resume via the "APPLY" button which will direct you to our internal application site*.
*The most effective/quickest way to apply for a role with us is to create a Candidate Account on our Career Site and follow the application process.
You can also explore our vacancies and send us your interest via an Enquiry Form on our Careers Page (https://www.busybees.edu.au/careers/). For further questions, contact us on 07 3632 1114.
Come join Busy Bees, where we give children the BEST START in life, and you can take the next step into a career you can be proud of!
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.