<p><strong>Location</strong>: Curtin, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Full time<br><strong>Employment Term</strong>: 27 May 2024 (negotiable) till 17 December 2024<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $66,693 to $74,576.00 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 11.55pm, Sunday 19 May 2024</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.&nbsp;</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Early Learning Centre</strong></p><p>Holy Trinity Early Learning Centre enables your child to take their first step into Catholic Education. Through the International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme, we offer an engaging, relevant and stimulating curriculum that prepares our students to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We strive to nurture students who are internationally minded with an understanding of their responsibility to themselves and the world.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Preschool Educator works as a part of a team, striving for excellence in teaching and learning, where relationships and partnerships are nurtured and respected, where children feel safe and develop a strong sense of identity.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Engage and communicate with children in a positive manner, giving each child attention and appropriate comfort as required</li><li>Work in accordance with the licensing requirements of the ACT Children’s Services meeting Education and Care Services National Regulations and National Quality Standard</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality preschool program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework in collaboration with the classroom teacher.</li><li>Contribute to daily routines, in open communication with the classroom teacher and other team members.</li><li>Collect observational data for individual children and/or groups of children for programming and planning purposes</li><li>Work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the ELC team</li></ul><p>Ensure the health and safety of all the children while at the Centre through modelling good practice</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>The ability to provide high quality care for all children at the Centre;</li><li>Active participation as a team member and a commitment to an inclusive working environment;</li><li>Strong organisational skills;</li><li>A commitment to developing positive relationships with families;</li><li>A well-developed sense of responsibility and self-motivation;</li><li>A commitment to maintaining confidentiality with staff, families and children;&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education; and</li><li>An ability to work with different multimedia platforms.</li></ul><p><i>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</i></p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://holytrinity.act.edu.au/elc">here.</a></p><p>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Damien Montesin, ELC Director, on 02 6281 7428 or via email <a href="mailto:damien.montesin@cg.catholic.edu.au">damien.montesin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503167/early-learning-centre-educator-holy-trinity-early-learning-centre-curtin-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>