Education & Child Care

Childcare

Victor Habor/Chiton (SA)

Permanent / Full Time

10/3/2026

• Brand-new coastal centre just minutes from the beach
• Above-award pay + 50% childcare discount
• Supportive, balanced, values-driven culture

Early Childhood Teachers - Victor Harbor (Chiton)

Join a brand-new coastal centre where your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance truly matter.

Are you a passionate educator excited by the opportunity to help shape a brand-new early learning centre from the ground up?

Bright Steps Academy Victor Harbor (Chiton) is seeking 2x enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) to join our inspiring new team. This is your chance to be part of a centre opening its doors to the community, bringing fresh ideas, strong values, and a nurturing culture to life from day one. You'll enjoy a supportive environment where your wellbeing comes first, your professional growth is championed, and flexibility is genuinely encouraged.

Why You'll Love Working in Chiton - A Beautiful Coastal Lifestyle

Chiton sits along the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, just minutes from the beaches of Victor Harbor and Port Elliot. It offers:

• A relaxed beach-town lifestyle with ocean views, clean air, and wide-open space
• Morning coastal walks, weekend surf sessions, and sunset views over Encounter Bay
• A friendly, community-minded atmosphere — ideal for families and those seeking balance
• Only 70 km south of Adelaide, giving the perfect blend of city access and regional calm

Living and working here means trading traffic for tranquillity, and routine for a lifestyle that truly restores you.

Why Join Bright Steps Academy? Brand-New, Purpose-Built Centre

• Modern learning environments designed to inspire
• Opportunity to help design room environments, build culture, and establish high-quality practices

Excellent Pay & Employee Benefits

• Above-award salary, based on your qualifications and experience
• 50% off childcare gap fees for your children or grandchildren
• Eligible for the 10% Approved Worker Retention Grant
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support

Work-Life Balance You Can Feel

• 1 Wellbeing Day per year — time to reset
• 1 Birthday Leave Day — because you deserve to celebrate
• Dedicated programming time — non-contact time fully supported by our Educational Leader

Support That Empowers You

• Supportive, values-driven leadership
• Regular wellness check-ins from your Centre Director or 2IC
• Fully funded First Aid, CPR & Child Protection training
• Ongoing professional development with clear, supported career pathways

A Centre That Invests in Quality

• Monthly resource budgets for rooms + centre-wide enhancements
• Opportunities to grow your career as our organisation expands
• Be part of shaping the centre's vision, culture, and community relationships from day one

About You

You are someone who:

• Brings warmth, energy, and purpose to each day
• Loves collaborating and contributing to a supportive team culture
• Creates meaningful, engaging learning experiences for children
• Communicates confidently and builds strong family relationships
• Prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive connections
• Embraces a philosophy grounded in respect, inclusion, and child-led learning

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

OR

Diploma / Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Child Protection Training
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards & legislation
• National Police Check

About Bright Steps Academy

Bright Steps Academy is a proud Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of every child. Our educators play a vital role in creating nurturing environments where children feel respected, valued, and empowered. Learn more about our commitment to child safety: https://brightstepsacademy.com.au/child-safe-organisation