Team Leader and Diploma Educator

Diploma Educators and Room Leader

Hackham West Children's Centre is seeking passionate and experienced Diploma Educators to join our team as we embark on an exciting new chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to work with an established team of educators and play a key role in our transition into a brand-new, purpose-built early childhood facility opening in the coming months. Looking beyond this exciting move, our centre will become part of a new Integrated Hub in 2027, working in partnership with the Department for Education, Office of Early Childhood Development and local community services to provide high-quality, integrated support for children and families.

If you are passionate about early childhood education, community engagement, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Hackham West Children's Centre is a community-focused, not-for-profit service committed to improving outcomes for children and families through high-quality early childhood education and care, family support programs, and strong community partnerships.

Our service offers:

• 60-place service

• Open 50 weeks per year

• A small, friendly and highly supportive staff team

• Large indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Above award pay rates

• Above ratio educator staffing

• Above award non-contact programming time

• On-site staff parking

• Access to professional learning and mentoring opportunities

As an integrated site, we provide:

• Long Day Care

• Department for Education Preschool

• Family and community programs

• Access to allied health services including Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy

The Opportunity

As a Diploma Educator / Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of educators

• Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families

• Create engaging learning environments that reflect children's interests and strengths

• Support curriculum planning and documentation aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

• Contribute to the exciting transition into our new purpose-built centre

• Help shape the future of our service as we become part of an innovative Integrated Hub

Essential Requirements

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

• Current Working With Children Check

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work a range of shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm

• Reliability, initiative and a positive attitude.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice

• Knowledge of Circle of Security

• Leadership or mentoring experience

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Hackham West Children's Centre. You will have the rare opportunity to help shape the culture, practices and learning environments of a brand-new centre while contributing to the development of a future-focused Integrated Hub designed to better support children, families and the wider community.

For further information feel free to email: ••••@schools.sa.edu.au