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Early Learning Centre Assistant Director

The Hills Christian Community School (see more jobs from this school)

VERDUN, SA 

Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.67 FTE)

Applications Close: 24 April 2025

Early Learning Centre (ELC) Assistant Director, As this is a new role within our ELC, it is a 1 year contract position with a view to transition to permanency following a successful review of the role and candidate. Opportunity to work additional hours (if Cert 3 or Diploma qualified)
  • Early Learning Centre (ELC) Assistant Director
  • Hours: 30 hours per week over 44 weeks per annum - 0.67 FTE
  • Opportunity to work additional hours (Cert 3 or Diploma qualified)
  • As this is a new role within our ELC, it is a 1 year contract position with a view to transition to permanency following a successful review of the role and candidate

Role Purpose

HILLS is seeking a dedicated ELC Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Early Learning Centre. This role ensures high-quality early childhood education by overseeing administration, compliance, financial management, and staff coordination, aligning with HILLS’ mission and values.

The Assistant Director maintains a welcoming, professional environment, ensures regulatory adherence, and supports the ELC Director in delivering excellence. Leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to a safe, nurturing, and enriching space for children, families, and staff are essential.

If you are passionate about early childhood education, possess strong administrative skills, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply.

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:

  • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
  • A love of children and teaching
  • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
  • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
  • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
  • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
  • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
  • A commitment to personal and professional growth

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):

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is favourable. Willingness to work towards Certificate III in ECEC will be considered with strong evidence of administrative skills
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Driver’s Licence

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Application Instructions

  1. Application Form including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
  2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
  3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
  4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
  5. Supporting documents.

Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

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 employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.