Busy Bees at Gilles Plains
Busy Bees at Gilles Plains is a 79-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.
Busy Bees at Gilles Plains is a 79-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.
We seek passionate Early Childhood Educators dedicated to fostering young children's growth. You'll create nurturing, engaging learning environments, develop age-appropriate curricula, assess progress, and build strong family relationships. Ensure high-quality care and compliance with industry standards to support children's holistic development and lifelong learning.
As we are expanding our team, Casual and permanent opportunities are available at this leading Childcare centre!
As we are expanding our team, Casual and permanent opportunities are available at this leading Childcare centre!
Location: Gilles Plains, SA
Why Join Our Hive?
- Fantastic Above-Award casual rates – up to $43.54/hr, depending on qualification
- 10% ECEC Retention Payment
- Uniform & Laundry Allowance
- Generous childcare fee discounts for permanent team members
- Access to global career opportunities through our Talent Exchange Program
- Ongoing training and development through our Busy Bees Academy
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing
- Be part of a positive, collaborative team focused on meaningful work every day!
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!
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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.
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.