Employment

When you join The Sanctuary at Hillside you become a part of a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to supporting the learning and development of children and their families.

Providing Early Education for Children from birth to 6 years of age this contemporary, purpose built early learning centre designed to support young children to; explore, grow, and learn.  

Being a member of The Sanctuary means that you will be a person who is driven by the desire to provide fun, supportive and challenging learning and developmental experiences for young children.  You will be a strong advocate for children ensuring that the rights and welfare of each individual is upheld at all times.

You must have a strong commitment to developing collaborative relationships with families ensuring the education and care provided to children is aligned with the values and goals of their parents and guardians.

You must be committed to lifelong learning, be motivated to be involved in ongoing professional development both during and outside of working hours, and strive to achieve your best effort on a daily basis. Our leadership team will provide you with mentoring and coaching to support your practices to excel, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in the early childhood field.  It is expected that you will offer your team the same opportunities on a daily basis also.

You will need to have sound pedagogical practices informed by the theories of; Bronfenbrenner, Maslow, Piaget and Vygotsky, Erikson and Ainsworth.  You should be familiar with the practices of emergent curriculum and the practices of Reggio Emilia, attachment and primary care giving or be willing to learn and develop in these areas.

If you are excited to be a part of a forward thinking and innovative team of professionals then The Sanctuary at Hillside is the place for you.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for educator positions at Certificate III and Diploma level for casual, part time and full time positions.

Send your resume along with a covering letter via email to let us know that you are interested in being part of this exciting service. Email info@tsah.com.au.

Each child is unique 

o   We believe in a holistic approach to learning where every child’s physical, social, emotional, personal, spiritual, creative, cognitive and linguistic aspects are interrelated. 

o   Children are active learners. With the guidance of our Early Childhood Educators they explore, at their own pace, new ideas and concepts. 

o   Children learn from each other, caregivers, resources and the environment. 

o   Children see things in different ways and are challenged most when they engaged in open ended learning experiences. 

o   Children learn through play. Our environment is full of rich and diverse materials to stimulate and challenge. 

o   We believe that transitions from one environment to another, while challenging, provide invaluable learning and teaching opportunities. 

o   Different places and spaces have their own purposes, expectations and ways of doing things. Children feel secure, confident and connected when families and The Sanctuary at Hillside work together to build on children’s prior knowledge for a successful transition.  

o   Our Early Childhood Educators support families and children with transitions from the nursery through to the commencement of Primary School. Our personalised transition that includes the transfer of knowledge means a smoother transition for each child. 

Partnerships with Families 

o   We believe by working together, families and educators can enhance a child’s learning and wellbeing.  

o   When respectful and caring relationships between educators, children and families are created, relevant and unique curriculum and experiences can be implemented. 

o   We believe a strong, open and honest relationship between The Sanctuary at Hillside and our families provides the optimum environment for belonging, being and becoming. 

o   Families shape children’s lives through the events and experiences they share. The Sanctuary at Hillside guides children to explore and better understand these experiences when they are shared with us. 

o   Cultural and social diversity is celebrated and embedded into our broad and child centred curriculum every day.  

o   Music, foods, resources and special events are some of the ways we celebrate and embrace cultural diversity 

o   Visual portfolios developed across the course of the year are a springboard to ongoing interaction, contribution and communication with our families. Children have a unique portfolio that celebrates their achievements and milestones.