Busy Bees at Port Kennedy Busy Bees at Port Kennedy is a 86-place service that welcomes you with beautifully designed rooms, plenty of natural resources and exciting learning opportunities team of qualified educators and teaching practitioners. Our Port Kennedy preschool is conveniently located on Helmshore Way in Port Kennedy, situated close to shops and just a 5 minute drive from the Port Kennedy foreshore. Our Hive is looking for a Diploma Qualified Educator who is creative, passionate and dedicated, someone who fosters a love for learning and creating wonderful learning journeys for the children. If you are looking for a step-up in your career and chance to work in a leading childcare service, this is your chance! Key Benefits we offer you : Fantastic, Above-Award hourly rates and work-life balance ! 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 ! Essential Qualifications 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. Apply Now if you feel this is the position for you Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button which will direct you to our internal application site. Please create an account to commence your application. Have a Bee-autiful day! 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.