<p><strong>Early Learning Teacher (0.6 FTE Permanent)Commencing January 2027</strong></p> <p>Faith Lutheran College is seeking a passionate and dedicated <strong>Early Learning Teacher</strong> to join our highly regarded Early Learning Centre from January 2027.</p> <p>Located in the heart of the beautiful Barossa Valley, Faith Lutheran College is an ELC to Year 12 Christian learning community committed to nurturing curiosity, wellbeing and a lifelong love of learning. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued, encouraged and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to work within a play-based and inquiry-focused learning environment that recognises children as capable, competent and full of potential.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively within a supportive and professional Early Years team.</li> <li>Plan and deliver engaging play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.</li> <li>Foster children's curiosity, creativity, wellbeing and independence.</li> <li>Create nurturing and stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors.</li> <li>Build positive partnerships with children, families and colleagues.</li> <li>Support the Christian ethos and values of the College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current South Australian Teacher Registration (or eligibility to obtain).</li> <li>Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework.</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of contemporary Early Childhood pedagogy.</li> <li>Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.</li> <li>Commitment to working collaboratively and contributing to the wider College community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in play-based and inquiry learning environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of Reggio Emilia-inspired practice.</li> <li>Understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.</li> <li>Experience within a Lutheran or Christian education setting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Faith?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE).</li> <li>Supportive and welcoming staff culture.</li> <li>Strong commitment to professional growth and development.</li> <li>Collaborative Early Years team and contemporary learning environments.</li> <li>Opportunity to contribute to a thriving ELC to Year 12 College community.</li> <li>Beautiful Barossa Valley location.</li> <li>A values-based Christian community where staff and students flourish.</li> </ul> <p>Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply.</p> <p><strong>Applications close: Friday 23 October 2026</strong></p> <p>Please submit your <strong>resume</strong> and <strong>cover letter</strong> to <a href="mailto:jobs@faith.sa.edu.au?subject=Early%20Childhood%20Teacher%20-%202027%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>jobs@faith.sa.edu.au</strong></a></p> <p>For further information, please contact <strong>Trisha Price, HR Manager, on (08) 8561 4200.</strong></p>