<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;O'Connor, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$76,754 to - $126,236 (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Commencing January 2024</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55pm, Wednesday 06 December 2023</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St Joseph’s Early Learning Centre, as part of St Joseph’s Primary School, is growing in excellence within a Christ–centred community. Our nurturing environment provides diverse learning opportunities for every child within our Centre.&nbsp;Our approach to learning is inspired by Reggio Emilia and guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. Through play, exploration and discovery, in a supportive and enriching environment, we cater for each child’s individual learning style and interests.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists to support the implementation of the mission of Catholic education and to provide a high quality learning environment and program for children in the year before formal schooling. The Early Childhood Teacher works as a part of a team striving for excellence in teaching and learning, where relationships and partnerships are nurtured and respected and where children feel safe and develop a strong sense of identity.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essentia</strong><strong>l Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A willingness to support the ethos and mission of Catholic education. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent pedagogical skills in an inquiry, play-based preschool program that considers the needs of all children and the indoor and outdoor environments for provocation and learning. Implementing an inclusive program based on recorded observations, analysis of learning and developmental needs of children. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and a sense of responsibility and self-motivation with strong organisational skills. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An understanding of the National Quality Standards and a commitment to contribute to the centres’ Quality Improvement Plan and centre philosophy </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Commitment and ability to work in a cohesive team. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An understanding of the implications of legal, employment and child protection policies.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><em style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://www.sjo.act.edu.au/elc">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline">.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Cameron Tarrant on <span style="font-size: 12pt">02 6248 9818</span> or via email&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12pt"><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20O%27Connor%20Early%20Learning%20Centre%20-%20O%27Connor%2C%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <br> <br> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502495/classroom-teacher-oconnor-early-learning-centre-oconnor-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>