Early Childhood Teacher - Early Learning Centre

King's Baptist Grammar School, Mt Barker

Mt Barker, SA 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 September 2025


King's Baptist Grammar School is seeking a passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our Early Learning team at the Adelaide Hills campus.

<p><strong>Permanent Teaching Position - Commencing 2026</strong><br><strong>Adelaide Hills Campus | King's Early Learning</strong></p> <p>At King's, we are committed to empowering individuals and each other<strong> </strong>in a Christ-centred learning community. Our Early Childhood Teachers create engaging, child-centred environments that nurture curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.</p> <p>Early Childhood Teachers are able to experience the full array of benefits applicable to teaching staff. Enjoy term breaks and a balanced workload in alignment with our Enterprise Agreement. Early Childhood Teachers at King's are not typically required to fill early or late shifts on the roster.</p> <p><strong>About King's Early Learning</strong></p> <p>King's Early Learning is a faith-based centre of excellence for children aged 3–5 years. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our approach honours each child as a unique gift from God—full of potential and capable of contributing meaningfully to their world. Our modern facilities support inquiry-based learning in a positive, exciting and engaging environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></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>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 is essential to this role.</p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.</li> <li>Registration (or eligibility) with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.</li> <li>Experience in an Early Learning Centre, ideally within a school context.</li> <li>Strong understanding of faith-based education and nurturing a child's faith journey.</li> <li>Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Reggio Emilia approach.</li> <li>A passion for creating a positive and engaging learning environment.</li> <li>Strong understanding of early childhood development, inclusive practices, and parent engagement.</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>Applications via Seek or to <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"><strong></strong></a><strong><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></strong> by 4pm Monday 22 Septmeber 2025.</p> <p>For further information regarding this role and Application Guidelines please visit our website.</p> <p><a href="https://ah.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/our-community/careers" rel="nofollow"><strong>Adelaide Hills Campus • Careers at King's</strong></a></p>