Early Childhood Teacher/Pedagogical Leader 2027

Steiner Education Australia; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alice Springs Steiner School invites an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to lead one Cassia class and contribute to pedagogical leadership within our Steiner program. This full-time role blends teaching with staff development on Arrernte country, near Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

Working with an established EC team, you will nurture a warm, rhythmical learning environment, guiding children's development through play and meaningful activity, and upholding Steiner principles and child safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with Steiner education or anthroposophical principles preferred.
• Ability to lead and mentor teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic Steiner early childhood program for Cassia class.
• Foster warm, rhythmical learning environment.
• Guide learning through play, creativity and meaningful activity.
• Collaborate with families to support each child's growth.
• Maintain engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Observe and respond to individual children's needs and development.
• Uphold Steiner education principles, child safety and professional standards.
• Lead pedagogical development and mentoring of EC team, including festival planning and program development, with EC Coordinator support.

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced early childhood teacher ready to teach and lead in a unique part of our country.
Join an established and dynamic Steiner school in the heart of Australia. Situated on beautiful Arrernte country, just 10 minutes from the township of Mparntwe / Alice Springs, the Alice Springs Steiner School is offering an exciting full-time position for an Early Childhood Teacher and Faculty Pedagogical Leader.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, creative and committed Early Childhood Teacher to take on all guardianship and teaching responsibilities for one of our two Cassia classes. Cassia provides a multiage early learning program for children turning 5 and turning 6. Cassia is part of our well-established and flourishing broader early childhood program that includes 4 playgroups, Billy Button program (children turning 3 & 4), and Ruby Saltbush program (children turning 4 and 5). This role includes a pedagogical leadership component, working with, inspiring and developing our wonderful EC team (currently 8 permanent staff members).

Our school is committed to an ever-deepening expression of Steiner education and broader anthroposophical principles. Teachers are supported to deliver a holistic, child-centred education that nurtures clear thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, practical skills, and a meaningful connection to the self, the other and the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a holistic Steiner early childhood program for one of our Cassia classes.
• Foster a warm, nurturing, and rhythmical learning environment.
• Guide children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through play, creativity, and meaningful activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support each child’s growth and development.
• Steward beautiful, engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Observe and respond to individual children’s strengths, needs, and developmental stages.
• Uphold the principles of Steiner education, child safety, and professional standards.
• Lead the anthroposophical study and pedagogical development of our early childhood team and program, including mentoring staff, leading and guiding festival development, leading professional development, leading program development and working closely with the EC Coordinator to plan balanced weekly faculty meetings and to support enrolment processes.

The school reserves the right to appoint within the application period should an appropriate applicant be identified.

This is more than just a teaching job…..it’s an opportunity to join a connected, values-driven school community and contribute to a rich cultural and educational journey for children and educators alike.