AddressAbout Us
Big Bear Academy is an Australian owned and family run business with a proven record of providing high-quality care in an environment that is engaging, creative, interactive and most of all fun, giving children the best start to their educational journey.
Our recently acquired North Rocks centre is looking for a passionate Educator with the knowledge and vision to continue our journey of being the leading Early Learning Centre in our area. North Rocks is a 24 place centre caring for children 3-6 years old.
Why Join Us?
Our dedicated team enjoy:
- Small 24 place centre catering to 3-6 year olds only
- Above award wages
- Significantly higher educator to child ratio (at least 2 above minimum requirement in each room)
- Respect from the team and all levels of management
- Shown appreciation on a daily basis
- Rotating roster and flexibility to accommodate with life commitments, where possible
- Birthday Leave as well as generous sick and annual leave
- Extensive programming time, reflection and preparation time included in hours
- Fresh meals provided daily
- Paid professional development courses
- A strong focus on career development and personal growth
- An opportunity to work with an amazing team of educators and extremely supportive management
About the Role
We are looking for passionate Educators with the knowledge and vision to continue our journey of being the leading Early Learning Centre in our area.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Planning and implementing of well-structured, age-appropriate learning activities that engage and promote learning in the early childhood setting
- Time off the floor for programming
- Building and nurturing respectful and meaningful relationships with children and their families, educators, and management
- Observing and documenting information on children’s learning and share this information with families
- Working closely with the Director, Educational Leader, Room Leader and 2IC
- Exposure to all parts of the business such as the QIP, SIP, RAP, other compliance documents, staffing arrangements, team professional development and team culture
- Progression opportunities within the centre or other Big Bear Academy centres
About You
Along with your strong work ethic, relevant experience and passion for ensuring that children’s interests come first, you'll be/have:
- Diploma or Cert III qualified
- Strong knowledge of the Early Childhood regulations and frameworks as well as the Assessment & Rating process
- An understanding of children’s development in the early years
- Able to self-reflect on practices and develop individual and team skills
- Excellent teamwork - able to take initiative
- Be innovative, creative, and motivated to work toward our common goal of creating a high-demand service with a fantastic team culture
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Hold current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
- Completed the updated Child Protection course
How to Apply
If this opportunity is the one for you, please apply via SEEK today. Making sure to include a brief cover letter and your up to date resume outlining your recent experience. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
