Early Learning Centre Educator

Role and Responsibilities (Certificate 3)
• Supports the design of a quality early childhood program from a biblical perspective which meets
the needs of the children attending Portside Christian College Early Learning Centre and in line with
the requirements of the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework v2.0.
• Engage in collaborative learning teams exploring and implementing the Reggio Emilia inspired
approach to learning and nature pedagogy.
• Supports the design of the learning environment in response to the children’s engagment to extend
and enrich the experience.
• Work cooperatively with staff, families and allied professionals to provide a safe, nurturing and
stimulating environment for children attending the service.
• Support the recording of children’s learning in accordance to the Lead Educator’s guidance.
• Records daily room updates and other documentation on Storypark around children’s care.
• Participate in Staff Meetings and enter into conversations around reflective practice.
• Undergo appraisal meetings to set and review professional, wellbeing and practice goals.
• Adhere to all ELC policies and procedures.
Role and Responsibilities (Diploma)
• Supports the design of a quality early childhood program from a biblical perspective which meets
the needs of the children attending Portside Christian College Early Learning Centre and in line with
the requirements of the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework v2.0.
• Work cooperatively with staff, families and allied professionals to provide a safe, nurturing and
stimulating environment for children attending the service.
• Engage in collaborative learning teams exploring and implementing the Reggio Emilia inspired
approach to learning and nature pedagogy.
• Assists in the design of the learning environment in response to the children’s engagment to extend
and enrich the experience.
• Participates in the documentation of children’s learning in accordance to the Lead Educator’s
guidance.
• Lead small groups of children in learning experiences and whole team sessions eg. Together Times.
• Record daily room updates and other documentation on Storypark.
• Participate in Staff Meetings and enter into conversations around reflective practice.
• Contribute to Team Meetings in reflection of the children’s learning and further design.
• Complete Responsible Person duties as required
• Undergo appraisal meetings to set and review professional, wellbeing and practice goals.
• Adhere to all ELC policies and procedures.

Application deadline and details
Applications are to include:
• Cover letter, maximum 1 page
• Written response to the above criteria, maximum 500 words
• Resume outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous
employment and relevant personal information
• Completion of the Portside Christian College Employment Application form (Teaching or Non
Teaching). Both forms are available here.
• Please submit your application to ***********@portside.sa.edu.au prior to 9am on Monday 22 June
2026.