<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Calwell, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $69,360 to $73,753 full time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 20 September 2024</p><p><strong>About Us</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.</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.</p><p><strong>About the Early Learning Centre</strong><br>Be a part of the development of the brand new Early Learning Centre, where you can be part of a team and environment from the ground-up. We are a community who thrives on peace and sustainability, which is fundamental to the Franciscan values.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists to support the implementation of the mission of Catholic education and to provide high quality service and programs for children in the year before formal school at St Francis of Assisi ELC, Calwell. The Early Childhood 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</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture</li><li>Access to curriculum resources and professional development that support evidence-based early childhood teaching practice</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carers leave)</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 members of the ELC team to deliver preschool programs.</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><li>Work within the Education and Care National Quality Framework including National Law, Regulations and National Quality Standards.</li><li>Understand and work according to the Centre’s policies and procedures.</li><li>Participate in ongoing staff professional development and appraisal programs.</li><li>Participate in ELC staff meetings and contribute to the development of the centre’s Quality Improvement plan.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registrations.</li><li>Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or</li><li>Diploma in Children’s Services, or</li><li>Certificate III in Children’s Services, and</li><li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ol><li>Ability to provide high quality care to preschool children and support children in the classroom.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively in a team environment.</li><li>Commitment to developing positive relationships with families.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality with staff, families and children.</li><li>Commitment to self-development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.</li><li>Ability to work with different multimedia platforms.</li></ol><p><i>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.&nbsp;</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</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&nbsp;<a href="https://stfa.act.edu.au/elc">website.</a>&nbsp;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 ELC Director, Gabrielle Adams via email <a href="mailto:gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au">gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;or phone&nbsp;02 6292 4500</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503587/early-learning-centre-educator-st-francis-of-assisi-early-learning-centre-calwell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>