Trainee Educator

Description:

Busy Bees at Tamworth Busy Bees at Tamworth welcomes you with nurturing learning environments, a dedicated dining room, art workshop, and newly-renovated outdoor spaces tailored for each age group — with sandpits, slides, forts, balancing logs, water misters, a cubby house, rope traverse, a bush tucker garden, a yarning circle with log seats, and a sensory play area — where children are encouraged to ignite their sense of curiosity and discovery.

• Opportunity to study & work in a leading childcare centre
• Supportive team and management in a leading childcare centre
• Competitive above award rates of pay

For eligible persons support payments may apply, up to $5,000 over a two-year period for a full-time employee. All registered trainees receive paid study and training time. Free or subsidised course fees for eligible people may apply.
Essential Qualifications

• Willingness to enrol in or currently enrolled in a Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or its equivalent).
• Must be eligible to obtain or already possess a valid Working With Children Check.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated interest in early childhood education and a commitment to professional learning and development.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team of educators and contribute positively to the service environment.
• Punctuality and a sense of responsibility, recognizing the importance of consistency for children.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Any prior experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, or volunteering, can be beneficial, even if it's not in a formal educational setting.
• Some initial awareness of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) would be advantageous.
• Basic proficiency in using technology, as there might be software or apps used for documentation or communication in the service.

If you aren't an exact match still apply! Apply Now!
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Questions? Curious about other opportunities? Email us at myfuture@busybees.edu.au or call us at 07 3632 1185.

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.