Early Learning Centre Teacher (Permanent)

Early Learning Centre Teacher (Permanent)

The Hills Christian Community School (see more jobs from this school)

VERDUN, SA

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 October 2025

Full Time Permanent Teaching Position in the Early Learning Centre - commencing Term 4 2025

HILLS Enterprise Agreement 2024 - Salaries Teachers Step 3-10 - Full Time Equivalent of approximately $89,000 - $120,00 depending on experience

Role Purpose

HILLS is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, strategic, and visionary teacher to lead our ELC room. Reporting to the ELC Director / Educational Leader, the teacher is pivotal in driving quality learning and care. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing high-quality learning opportunities, aligning with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the center’s philosophy, drawing on nature pedagogy, and Reggio principles. This role requires a highly skilled educator who can lead a team, inspire best practices, and build strong partnerships with children, families, and the wider community.

All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

• A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
• A love of children and teaching
• Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
• The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
• Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
• Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
• A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
• A commitment to personal and professional growth

Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
• Bachelor of Early Childhood (minimum requirement)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver’s Licence

Attachments:

• Candidate Information.pdf
• Interactive-Application-Form.pdf
• 2025 Role Description - ELC Teacher.pdf.pdf

The Hills Christian Community School (see more jobs from this school)

VERDUN, SA

http://www.hills.sa.edu.au Principal: Tony Fielke

Affiliation: Christian Independent Teaching Level: Combined Gender: Coed

661 Students 60 Teaching Staff 40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Hills Christian Community School (HILLS) is a unique school set in a wonderful natural environment on over 19 acres and focused on nurturing young people to become outstanding members of our community. We provide a high quality educational program firmly based on Christian values. HILLS has inspired and taught young people since opening as a Primary School in 1983. HILLS is now an ELC to Year 12 non-denominational school on one campus with over 615 students.

Application Instructions

1. Application Form including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
5. Supporting documents.

Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.