<p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) Teaching Position</li><li>5 Year Tenured Position of Responsibility (POR)</li></ul><p>Hills Christian Community School occupies 19 acres within the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Students are immersed in nature which stimulates and inspires both creativity and curiosity. The unique backyard of the school allows the learning environment to extend beyond the four walls of the classroom into a space where students can learn, grow and play with nature. Underpinning all that is done at HILLS is the positioning statement, Planted in Christ, Growing with Nature, Nurtured to Thrive. </p><p>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: </p><ul><li>A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living</li><li>A love of children and teaching</li><li>Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints</li><li>The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team</li><li>Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents</li><li>Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community</li><li>A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships</li><li>A commitment to personal and professional growth</li></ul><p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE</strong></p><p>HILLS is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, strategic and visionary educator to lead and manage our Early Learning Centre (ELC). The ELC Director oversees the day-to-day operations, staff management, curriculum development, community engagement, and compliance of the Centre, ensuring a safe, stimulating environment aligned with the HILLS’ Vision, Mission and Values. They will be an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner in current research and trends in early childhood education. The ELC Director will have a good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and possess qualifications, skills and experience appropriate to the position. They will have the unique opportunity to shape and influence the future of the Centre, including its structure and direction. </p><p>The ELC Director will collaborate with the Head of Primary and Head of Secondary to ensure a seamless one school approach. Other key relationships include the Business Manager, Director of People, Culture and Operations and OSHC Director.</p><p><strong>PREREQUISITES</strong></p><p>These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS:-</p><ul><li>Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia</li><li>Bachelor of Early Childhood (or higher)</li><li>Current Working with Children Check</li><li>Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse &amp; Neglect Certificate (RRHAN-EC)</li><li>Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012)</li><li>Current Driver’s Licence</li></ul><p>Staff members 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.</p>