Early Childhood Teacher - Busy bees at Chinchilla

🐝 Join Our Hive! – Early Childhood Teacher (Ect) | Busy Bees At Chinchilla

📍 Chinchilla, QLD | 💼 Permanent Full-Time | 💰 $41.83 – $53.83/hour

Busy Bees at Chinchilla is buzzing with excitement — and we’re looking for a passionate, creative, and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our vibrant team!

Our 75-place centre is nestled on a quiet street, featuring expansive outdoor play areas and even a barnyard — yes, you read that right! We’re a close-knit team of educators who believe in nurturing little minds through fun, play-based learning in a warm, inclusive environment.

If you're looking for your next career move in early childhood education, this is your chance to grow with a leading childcare provider and truly make an impact.

🐝 What We Offer

• 💰 Above-award hourly rates
• 🎉 10% ECEC Retention Payment – rewarding your long-term commitment
• 👕 Laundry allowance + annual uniform allocation
• 👶 Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent staff
• 📚 Ongoing professional development via our Busy Bees learning platform
• 🤝 Supportive leadership and inclusive team culture
• 🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 🚀 Career progression within a global early learning organisation

✨ About You

We’re looking for an inspiring ECT who:

• Fosters a lifelong love for learning in young children
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Brings fresh energy and ideas to our educational programs
• Wants to grow in a supportive, professional environment
• Bachelor or Master in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-recognised)
• Current Blue card valid for paid work
• First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Deep knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)

🎓 Essential Qualifications

🌱 Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong observation, documentation, and planning skills
• Confident communicator who thrives in team environments
• Committed to creating inclusive, respectful learning spaces
• Previous experience teaching in early childhood settings
• Familiarity with Education and Care Services National Law & Regulations
• Interest in ongoing training and development
• Comfortable using digital platforms for documentation and parent communication

🌼 Nice To Have (But Not Essential)

🚀 Apply Now!

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? We'd love to hear from you — even if you're not a perfect match!

👉 Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and create an account to start your application.

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.