Early Learning Co-Educators (Casual Pool)

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 31 May 2026

As our Lighthouse Early Learning Centre continues to grow, we are inviting passionate and friendly co-educators to join our casual team.

Encounter Lutheran College is a vibrant Early Learning to Year 12 community located in the heart of Victor Harbor on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), alongside SACE and VET pathways in our Senior School. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to inspire intellectual curiosity, and global perspective in every learner.

Why join Encounter?

• Welcoming and inclusive Christian community
• Forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning
• Stunning coastal location that supports wellbeing and lifestyle
• Culture of professional growth and shared purpose

If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Opportunity: Co-Educator - Early Learning (Casual)

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Co-Educators to join our casual team at our Lighthouse Early Learning Centre. If you are positive, caring and passionate about creating inspiring learning experiences for young children, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities include

• Support engaging, high quality early learning experiences in a warm, nurturing environment.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Assist with daily routines, learning activities and the smooth running of the centre.
• Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and supervision at all times.
• Contribute to a vibrant, welcoming and well-organised learning space.

Interested candidates are required to follow the Application Guidelines in the Candidate Information Pack.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Nicola Harlow, People & Culture Manager, at nicola.harlow@encounter.sa.edu.au or 08 8552 8880

Attachments:

• Candidate Information Pack - Co-Educator Early Learning (Casual).pdf

Encounter Lutheran College is located in Victor Harbor, 80 km south of Adelaide on the beautiful South Coast. Encounter Lutheran College provides excellence in education in a caring Christian environment. The College was established in 2001 and has been steadily increasing in size each year.

We offer a dynamic and flourishing Early Learning to Year 12 education for the families of the South Coast. Our College community includes in excess of 800 students and 120 staff.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, email a written application to Nicola Harlow, People & Culture Manager, at people@encounter.sa.edu.au

Applications should include:

1. Cover Letter
   Maximum of one page, identifying the reasons for your interest in the position.
2. Resume
   Professional resume inclusive of two employment references.
3. Selection Criteria
   Written response addressing the Person Specification.