Teacher - Early Learning Centre

Teacher - Early Learning Centre

Portside Christian College (see more jobs from this school)

NEW PORT, SA

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 December 2025

Join a vibrant, Christ-centred Early Learning team committed to nurturing young children through faith, creativity and nature-based learning.

About the Role

We’re seeking a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our ELC on a full-time 12 month contract with view to ongoing, from mid Jan 2026. You'll lead a small team of educators in delivering a Reggio Emilia-inspired program using the Understanding by Design framework, all from a biblical worldview.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• SA Teacher Registration (or eligibility)
• Current First Aid (HLTAID012), WWCC & RRHAN-EC
• Strong Christian faith and active church involvement
• A passion for early years education and leading a collaborative team

Why Join Us?

• A caring Christian community
• Supportive leadership and staff culture
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive salary (Teachers Step 3–11B) under the Portside Enterprise Agreement 2025

Ready to Apply?

Submit your cover letter, resume, a brief response to the criteria (max 500 words), and our employment form by 9am, Monday 1 December 2025 to application@portside.sa.edu.au. Appointments may be made before this date if a suitable candidate is found.

Learn more: portside.sa.edu.au/careers

Make a real difference — equip young lives for life.

Attachments:

• 251112 ELC Teacher Position Description.pdf

Portside Christian College (see more jobs from this school)

NEW PORT, SA

http://www.portside.sa.edu.au

Principal: Dr Susan Starling

Affiliation: Christian Schools Australia

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

620 Students

52 Teaching Staff

32 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

Portside Christian College is a co-educational, interdenominational College that caters for students from three years of age in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 with an onsite Trade Training Centre.