ELC Pre-School Teacher

3 weeks ago


Port Adelaide, Australia St George Christian School Full time

Position Details

We are seeking a warm and relational Early Childhood Teacher in a full-time capacity for 12 months with capacity to offer permanency after probation. This position will be directly responsible to the College Principal through the ELC Director.

At Portside Christian College, we deliver:

  1. Teaching and Learning programs developed using the Understanding by Design curriculum framework from a biblical perspective.
  2. Professional, rewarding and supportive teaching environment.
  3. Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are committed to high quality teaching and learning, enjoy a challenge, and want to work alongside other professionals dedicated to quality outcomes for learners, then please apply.

Desired skills and attributes of the successful candidate include:

  1. South Australian Teacher Registration, or be eligible to obtain registration.
  2. Qualification to teach at Early Childhood level with previous teaching experience within an Early Learning Centre as part of a school highly desirable.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a Teaching and Learning Team.
  4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents.
  5. Proficiency in Digital Technology.
  6. Demonstrated effective pedagogical practice in an ELC with strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (v2) and the principles and practices of the Reggio Emilia approach.
  7. Demonstrated ability to create and engage in a respectful and collaborative classroom culture.
  8. Able to manage the demands of the position including administration and professional responsibilities.
  9. Ability to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community.

Selection Criteria

  1. A proven understanding of Early Years Learning Framework including differentiated approaches to learning through play and inquiry work.
  2. Demonstrated pedagogical approaches to design learning with and for children, and to make this visible through varied documentation capabilities.
  3. Ability to use data to inform teaching for improved student learning through critical reflection.
  4. Demonstrated ability to assess children's learning; for, of and as they learn through various modes.
  5. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, students and staff.
  6. Well-developed classroom management and communication skills that foster restorative approaches.
  7. Understanding of and ability to teach from a Christian worldview.

Applications are to include the following:

  1. Cover letter, maximum 1 page.
  2. Curriculum Vitae outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information.
  3. Completion of the Teaching Application Form available on our website at https://www.portside.sa.edu.au/careers.
  4. Written response to the above selection criteria, maximum 1500 words.

Applications are to be received by 9am, Friday November 8, 2024.

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday November 18, 2024.

Successful candidates would be asked to attend our Welcome Transition Visits on December 3 and 9, 2024.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mrs Belinda Elsegood
Human Resources
Portside Christian College
Email: application@portside.sa.edu.au

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