<p><strong>Location: </strong>Harrison, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$65,087&nbsp;full time equivalent plus superannuation.&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Sunday 18 August 2024</p><p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong><br>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 Mother Teresa Early Learning Centre&nbsp;</strong><br>Mother Teresa School caters for students from four years of age, where students are enrolled in our Early Learning Centre, to students in Year Six. Our school motto “do small things with great love” inspires us to care for fellow members of our school community as well as reach out into the wider community.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>The Educator will work 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>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</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><li>Ensure the health and safety of all the children while at the Centre through modelling good practice.</li><li>Engage and communicate with children in a positive manner, giving each child attention and appropriate comfort as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable Children registration</li><li>Must hold a&nbsp;Diploma in Children’s Services or relevant equivalent experience&nbsp;</li><li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis</li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ol><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>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.</li><li>A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.</li><li>An ability to work with different multimedia platforms.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</strong><br>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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/elc">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Carla Drayton&nbsp;via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au">carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au.</a></p><p><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503479/early-learning-centre-educator-mother-teresa-early-learning-centre-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>