Early Childhood Teacher & Lead Educator

Southern Vales Christian College, SA

Early Childhood Teacher

Aldinga Campus

Part time position – Dual role: Early Childhood Teacher (0.4) and Educational Leader (0.2)

Commencing Term 1, 2026

The successful applicant will be/have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent);
• Energetic and committed team member;
• Knowledgeable of NQF and EYLF, Inquiry Based Learning;
• Understanding of Reggio Emilia Approach and Nature Education;
• Nurturing and friendly interaction with children, dedicated to the pastoral care;
• Embrace and bring to life the ELC philosophy;
• Proven flexible, collaborative teamwork skills;
• Proactive in the use of emerging technologies in an ELC setting; and
• Lead and improve a high-quality educational program aligned with NQS and service values.
• Support educator growth through mentoring and reflective practice.
• Engage families in learning and decision-making to strengthen child development.
• Build community connections to foster belonging and citizenship.

The role includes:

• Allocated planning and assessment time off floor;
• Payment in the ordinary course for absences from the ELC during non-term weeks;
• Participation in the College’s Professional Development and mentoring from AISSA and other agencies; · 
• Above regulations teacher-to-child ratios, with the support of Inclusion funding and additional educators to support child inclusion;
• A friendly, honourable and collaborative team and continued professional growth.

Please visit http://svcc.sa.edu.au/college/employment for more details. Applications close 12 September 2025