<p><strong>King's Early Learning</strong></p> <p>We believe that every child is a unique gift from God, full of potential and a future contributor to society. Our learning environment is built upon the principles of Reggio Emilia, Italy, and we strive to provide a stimulating, positive, and engaging atmosphere for children aged 3 to 5.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our modern facilities and strong ethos create an environment where learning is exciting, meaningful, and continuously improved.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Opportunity</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic and creative Early Childhood Teacher to join our team and contribute to our child-centred, Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach. The successful candidate will be a qualified Early Childhood Teacher experienced in a variety of approaches to learning, curriculum, programming and planning.</p> <p>The position is a part time (0.4 - 0.6 FTE) replacement contract for commencement in July 2025.</p> <p>At King's, Early Childhood Teachers experience the full array of benefits applicable to teaching staff. Enjoy term breaks and a balanced workload in alignment with our Enterprise Agreement.&nbsp;</p> <p>Early Childhood Teachers at King's are not typically required to fill early or late shifts on the roster. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>As an Early Childhood Teacher at King's Early Learners, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Establish a stimulating, child-centred, and positive learning environment aligned with our values.</li> <li>Prioritize the pastoral care and welfare of all children in our care.</li> <li>Develop strong relationships with children and help them explore and develop their faith.</li> <li>Utilize effective teaching strategies inspired by Reggio Emilia and the Early Years Learning Framework.</li> <li>Identify individual learning needs and create differentiated experiences for effective engagement.</li> <li>Assess and document children's learning and development in line with policies.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with parents through various channels, including meetings, portfolios, and reports.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Director to develop Individual Learning Plans for children with specific needs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <p>We are seeking candidates who possess:</p> <ul> <li>A personal commitment to King's Vision, Mission and Values that underpin the delivery of a Christian-based education to students in the School community.&nbsp;</li> <li>A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education (minimum Bachelor's degree).</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in implementing Reggio Emilia-inspired and child-centred teaching methods.</li> <li>Strong understanding of faith-based education and nurturing a child's faith journey.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li> <li>A passion for creating a positive and engaging learning environment.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.</li> </ul> <p>If you are an experienced and qualified Early Childhood Teacher who shares our passion for fostering a child's potential, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.</p> <p>Employment conditions are contained in the King's Baptist Grammar School current Enterprise Agreement.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications via Seek or to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Teacher%20-%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Teacher%20-%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Teacher%20-%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au</a> by 4pm Friday 23 May 2025.</p> <p>For further information regarding this role and Application Guidelines please visit our website.</p> <p><a href="https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/our-community/careers" rel="nofollow">https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/our-community/careers</a></p>