Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Mermaid Waters
Location: Mermaid Waters, QLD
Licensed Capacity: 98 places
Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 + benefits (WT 4A.1 to 4.3)
Location: Mermaid Waters, QLD
Licensed Capacity: 98 places
Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 + benefits (WT 4A.1 to 4.3)
About the Role
Busy Bees at Mermaid Waters is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional early learning experiences while guiding and mentoring a team of educators.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the educational program and daily operations of your room
- Supporting and mentoring educators and trainees
- Creating responsive and engaging environments for children
- Building strong partnerships with families and communities
- Ensuring compliance with the EYLF, NQF, and Busy Bees policies
What You’ll Need
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
- Working with Children Check (Employee – QLD Blue Card)
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training
- Proven experience in leading a room or mentoring others
- Strong knowledge of curriculum planning and critical reflection
Key Benefits
- Laundry allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Busy Bees learning platform
- 50% childcare discount
- Talent Exchange Program
- Opportunities for leadership growth and secondments
Apply now to join a nurturing, purpose-led team where your leadership makes a lasting impact.
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.
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