Job Summary
Willunga Preschool is seeking a passionate and committed Early Childhood Teacher to join our team as a maternity leave backfill.
At this stage, the position will commence in Week 7, Term 3 and continue through to the end of Term 4, 2026. For the right candidates, there is potential for this to extend into a full-year maternity leave contract in 2027.
We are a standalone Department for Education preschool located in the heart of Willunga, with a small, close-knit team of educators who value strong relationships, collaboration, and professionalism.
As a smaller site, connection is at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise open communication, mutual respect, professionalism, and a positive team culture. Flexibility, integrity, and a collaborative approach are essential to how we work together.
• Opportunity for relief days in the lead-up to support a smooth transition and ensure mutual suitability
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of trauma-aware practice, self-regulation, and co-regulation.
• Values and has experience in nature play and outdoor learning environments
• Builds positive, professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively within a small team
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has experience with curriculum planning, including social-emotional programs such as Kimochis
• Demonstrates inclusive practices and an understanding of supporting neurodiverse children
• Demonstrates confidence using ICT to support documentation, communication, and planning (experience with platforms such as Seesaw, Microsoft Teams, Canva, and Department for Education systems such as EMS is highly regarded)
• Experience with the Floorbook approach
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia or inquiry/curiosity-based learning approaches
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please send through your CV, references, and a brief statement outlining why you would be a strong fit for our preschool community. Please also let us know if your availabilities for any relief days this term.
We look forward to hearing from you
Email: Dl.3699_leaders@schools.sa.edu.au
