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Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Amaroo (Start Date: 15 December 2025) Location: Cnr Mornington St & Katherine Ave, Amaroo ACT 2914 Licensed Capacity: 107 places Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 (WT 4A.1 to 4.3) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Educator to join our team at Busy Bees at Amaroo, commencing 15 December 2025. As a Lead Educator, you will play a key role in guiding children’s learning and development while mentoring and supporting your fellow educators. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a room and creating engaging, age-appropriate learning programs Supporting and mentoring educators in your team Ensuring compliance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture What You’ll Need Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA recognised) Previous experience as a Lead Educator or Room Leader Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and child development Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration Current First Aid & CPR certification Key Benefits Busy Bees values its Lead Educators and provides professional development and recognition opportunities: Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff Opportunity to showcase and develop leadership skills Busy Bees learning platform and ongoing professional development Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Participation in the Global Talent Exchange Program Supportive and inclusive leadership culture Apply Now If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a room where children thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Busy Bees Hive at Amaroo as a Lead Educator starting 15 December 2025. 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. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.