Role Purpose

HILLS is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, strategic, and visionary teacher to lead our ELC room. Reporting to the ELC Director / Educational Leader, the teacher is pivotal in driving quality learning and care. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing high-quality learning opportunities, aligning with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the center’s philosophy, drawing on nature pedagogy, and Reggio principles. This role requires a highly skilled educator who can lead a team, inspire best practices, and build strong partnerships with children, families, and the wider community.

Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

Bachelor of Early Childhood (minimum requirement)

Current Working with Children Check

Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate

Current First Aid Certificate

Current Driver’s Licence

Applications by COB 31st October 2025

Role Description: https://www.hills.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Role-Description-ELC-Teacher.pdf.pdf

Application Instructions:

Application Form including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.

Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).

Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.

Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).

Supporting documents.

Applications to be emailed to [email protected]

A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on [email protected] or phone 08 8388 7811.