Early Childhood Teacher

Busy Bees; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and laundry allowances

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for ‑/

Paid learning & development

EAP for you and your family

Supportive leadership and inclusive,

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains in SA on a full-time basis. You will plan and deliver high-quality educational programs in a safe, engaging environment, aligned with EYLF and NQS, while supporting curriculum planning and documentation.

You’ll build strong relationships with children and families and collaborate with a supportive team. Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor in ECE (or ACECQA-equivalent), SA teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Current SA Working with Children Check and teacher accreditation/registration or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality educational programs aligned with EYLF.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences for each child.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with educators to maintain a positive, reflective team culture.
• Support the service to meet and exceed the NQF.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Tools

Working with Children Check (SA)

Job description

## Early Childhood TeacherApply: Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: End Date: October 22, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR112770**Early Childhood Teacher (Full-Time) | $45.80 – $63.38 per hour | Smithfield Plains, SA** Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.At Busy Bees, we follow our Bee Curious curriculum, built on the belief that children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships with educators. We’re seeking a **passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher** to join our team at **Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains**, located at **36 Crittenden Road, Smithfield Plains SA 5114**, on a full-time basis. You will play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality educational programs that support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and engaging environment. **What you’ll do*** Deliver high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)* Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child’s development* Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families* Collaborate with educators to maintain a positive and reflective team culture* Support the service to meet and exceed the National Quality Framework (NQF)* Contribute to curriculum planning, observations, and documentation **What you’ll bring*** A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values* Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)* Current Teacher Accreditation/Registration for **SA** or ability to obtain* Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS)* Experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher within Australia is highly regarded* Current **Working with Children Check** for **SA*** A genuine passion for child-led learning and ongoing professional growth **Why Busy Bees?**Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.* Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.* Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too.* Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.* Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.* Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.* Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most. Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including **WWCC**, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.**Apply now** to join **Busy Bees at Smithfield Plains** and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and high-quality early learning environment.