Early Childhood Teacher — Playful Learning Leader

Busy Bees; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and laundry allowances

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for  p

Paid learning & development; training

EAP wellbeing support

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our Melbourne team on a full-time basis. You will plan and deliver high-quality programs aligned with EYLF, supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe environment.

You will foster strong relationships with children and families, collaborate with educators to maintain a reflective team culture, and contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation to meet and exceed NQF requirements.

Qualifications

• Commitment to child safety and Busy Bees values.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Current VIC Teacher Accreditation/Registration or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS.
• Experience as an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia is preferred.
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC.
• Passion for child-led learning and ongoing professional growth.
• Willingness to complete AI-based assessment as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Australian ECT experience

Child safety focus

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our Melbourne team on a full-time basis. You will plan and deliver high-quality programs aligned with EYLF, supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe environment.

You will foster strong relationships with children and families, collaborate with educators to maintain a reflective team culture, and contribute to curriculum planning, observations and documentation to meet and exceed NQF requirements.