Early Childhood Educator

The Position

We welcome applications from passionate individuals to join our team as Early Childhood Educators. The great news is, you don’t need to be qualified as we have positions suitable if you are working toward your Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education. We are also looking for qualified individuals, so whatever your qualification status we can find a place for you.

Depending on Centre need, your availability and level of qualification you may have the opportunity to open and/or close the Centre, as well as work shifts during the day.

What We Offer:

• Above Award wages plus superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Potential for permanency based on performance and organisational needs
• Two-week Christmas closure to take a refreshing break
• Employee Assistance Program for all staff & their families
• Supportive Team & Inclusive Managers in a vibrant Christian community
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary packaging available
• Fee discounts for staff
• Enjoy working in smaller centres with manageable licensed capacities

About You

You are warm, enthusiastic, and love working with young children. You bring creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing spirit to every day, whether you’re planning engaging learning activities or simply being present in a child’s moment of discovery. You’re confident in your skills, value teamwork, and are committed to helping little learners thrive in a supportive, play-based environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has either completed or working toward a Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Is a committed Christian who is active in church fellowship
• Has an outstanding attention to detail
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has a current Working With Children Check, have completed Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse & Neglect in Education & Care (RRHAN-EC) training, and Protective Practices training or be willing to complete.

About Sunrise Christian School ELCs

Sunrise Christian School Early Learning Centres are a part of Adelaide Christian Schools. Sunrise Christian Schools are ELC-6 or ELC-10 non-denominational, co-educational schools which aim to provide training in Godly character and academics from a biblical perspective.

Further Information

Please see the Job & Person Specification on our Careers page. For further details please contact our HR Team at careers@sunrise.sa.edu.au or by phone on 8465 6042.

Apply

Complete and submit your application through the link at https://sunrise.sa.edu.au/careers/elc including submission of a cover letter and resume. Applications will be assessed as they are received.