Job Description

Full Time Educator (Maternity Leave Contract) – Busy Bees Early Learning Australia at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees

Gungahlin, ACT
Full-Time | Maternity Leave Contract
$29.57 - $36.41 per hour + Super

Join our Hive at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees! Located in the heart of Gungahlin, our 90-place service is committed to providing nurturing, engaging, and high-quality early learning experiences for children and families within the community.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Full Time Educator to join our team on a maternity leave contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who values meaningful relationships, collaborative teamwork, and delivering high-quality education and care.

About the Role

As an Educator at Busy Bees, you will:

• Create nurturing and engaging learning environments for children.
• Support the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of educational programs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive leadership team to achieve positive outcomes.

What You’ll Need

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) or working towards.
• Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• A strong understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary!
• Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff!
• An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally!
• A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills!
• Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service!
• 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!
• A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation!

Apply Now

If you are passionate about early childhood education and are looking to join a supportive and values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become part of the Busy Bees Hive at Yerrabi Ponds!

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.