TEMPORARY PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HACKHAM WEST CHILDREN'S CENTRE INTEGRATED HUB

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored professional development

Supportive team

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department for Education in South Australia invites applications for the Temporary Preschool Teacher position at Hackham West Children’s Centre Integrated Hub. You will design engaging, play-based early learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and support inclusive education for diverse learners.

This long-term contract role emphasizes collaboration with families, direct Early Childhood Workers, and allied health professionals to promote wellbeing, safety, and

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Childhood teacher with relevant certification.
• Experience with EYLF and play-based learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and child safety.
• Ability to engage with diverse families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: design and deliver play-based learning aligned with EYLF.
• Observe, assess and document progress to tailor goals and transitions.
• Uphold safety, wellbeing and regulatory standards for all children.
• Collaborate with families, ECWs and allied health professionals to support interventions.

Skills

Reflective practice

Collaborative teamwork

Inclusive education

Professional growth

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

TEMPORARY PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HACKHAM WEST CHILDREN'S CENTRE INTEGRATED HUB

TEMPORARY PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HACKHAM WEST CHILDREN'S CENTRE INTEGRATED HUB

Department for Education
Job reference: 864707
Location: 5163 - HACKHAM WEST
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Early Childhood teacherto join our team at Hackham West Children’s Centre Integrated Hub,located in Hackham West, South Australia. This is an excitingopportunity to be part of a dynamic learning community focused oninclusion, wellbeing and collaboration.

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believeevery child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, andthat starts with brilliant people like you. Whether you’re teachingin classrooms or supporting behind the scenes, you’ll be valued,challenged and fulfilled – all while shaping a brighter future forgenerations to come.

We’re looking for a passionate Early Childhood teacher to joinour team from 21/01/2027.

Why choose us?

• Make a real difference: Implement evidence-based teachingpractices that directly impact student outcomes.
• Join a forward-thinking leader: Be part of a schoolcommunity that champions teaching excellence, studentwellbeing, and innovative learning.
• Grow professionally: Access tailored, high-qualityprofessional development to support your careertrajectory.
• Work in a supportive environment: Benefit fromcollaborative leadership and a welcoming, collegial team.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, take the nextstep in your career or be part of a community that truly values itspeople — this could be the right fit for you.

What you will do:

As a teacher at Hackham West Children’s Centre Integrated Hub,you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Curriculum Delivery: Design and deliver engaging,play-based learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), fostering foundationalliteracy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
• Child Development & Assessment: Observe, assess, anddocument individual child progress to tailor personalizedlearning goals and prepare smooth transition profiles forReception/primary school.
• Safety, Wellbeing & Inclusion: Maintain strict child safetyand regulatory standards under the National Quality Framework(NQF), creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsiveenvironment for all children.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with families, directEarly Childhood Workers (ECWs), and collaborate with alliedhealth professionals to support targeted early intervention andcontinuous quality improvement.

What you will bring:

• Engages in reflective practice and in committed tocontinuous professional growth
• Thrives in collaborative team and values open, respectfulcommunication
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive education andsupports vulnerable children with diverse needs or haveexperienced trauma
• Uses documentation to understand and extend children’slearning
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with children,families and colleagues

Ready to bring your brilliance to Hackham WestChildren’s Centre Integrated Hub?

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.