Big Bear Academy started in 2019 by a young Aussie couple who had a dream of providing high-quality care in an workplace that is engaging, creative, interactive and most of all fun, giving children the best start to their educational journey.
7 years later, that dream has been fulfilled and going from strength to strength, Big Bear Academy has a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality care and education whilst maintaining an amazing working environment that allows team members to fulfil their passion for teaching, while having fun and actually enjoying life!
How large is the service and what is the role?
Big Bear Academy North Rocks is a 24 place service looking for an Early Childhood Teacher who is ready to join a team of Diploma level educators.
What makes us different to other employers?
Where do we begin? All the ads on SEEK say the same thing, where we are different is “the feeling”.
We asked our team members to describe “the feeling” they have at Big Bear Academy and these are the key points they came up with - hey, we must be doing something right, majority of our team members have been with us since we opened the service:
- Above award wages - we appreciate your hard work and your pay reflects this
- Over ratio - we never operate to ratio and never use casuals
- Respect and appreciation - always!
- Passionate and respectful team members - we are a genuine family vibe and everyone pulls their weight
- Fun and relaxed working environment
- Weekly off the floor programming and critical reflection time - no team member does work from home
- Generous resource budget - so your vision can come to life
- Zero tolerance for unprofessional behaviour
- Encouraging further study and professional development
- Rotating roster and flexibility to accommodate life commitments - work/life balance!
- Ambitious team and owners - we strive to improve ourselves everyday in and outside of work with a strong focus on career development,
mentoring and personal growth
- Mental health awareness including access to Employee Assistance Program
- Involved approved providers - always there to help out even on the floor
- We genuinely care
About the Role - the serious stuff:
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Planning and implementing of well-structured, age-appropriate learning activities
- Building and nurturing respectful and meaningful relationships
- Working alongside the Director with a specific focus on adherence to the NQS & EYLF Framework
- Build on the amazing team culture currently at the service
- Mentoring, coaching and guiding team including organising professional development opportunities and connecting with your peer group (fellow ECTs at other services)
- Rather than write a long list, let's be real - you know the requirements as a Early Childhood professional, and if you don't maybe best not to apply
About You - more serious stuff:
Some key things we are looking for:
- ECT qualified - Birth to 6 years
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate
- Hold current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
- Completed an up to date Child Protection course
- Food Handling certificate
On another note, we value all of our team members no matter their role and we value each one of our families. Their respect is earned and we have a strong belief that to perform effectively in a leadership role you need to be able to lead by example.
How to Apply
If you love what you do and want a service that actually appreciates you and provides you the room and time to grow and share your passion for Early Childhood - then this opportunity is the one for you, please apply today!
*Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.