<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Calwell, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time<br><strong>Salary:</strong> $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Commencing 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 24 November 2024</p><p><strong>About St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre</strong><br>St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre&nbsp;will provide education in Tuggeranong; for families in the suburbs of Calwell, Theodore, Richardson, Isabella Plains, Bonython, Conder, Gordon, Banks, Tharwa and Royalla. We offer high-quality preschool education for four-year-olds, catering for children in the year prior to school. Each preschool has 22 children, led by qualified early childhood teachers and educators.</p><p>St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.</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 Role</strong><br>The Early Childhood Teacher strives for excellence in teaching and learning, builds positive relationships and partnerships are facilitates an environment where children feel safe and develop a sense of identity.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>Access to a curriculum based on the Australian National Early Years Learning Framework.</li><li>Exposure and access to a play-based preschool program that encompasses intentional teaching and learning opportunities based on the interests of the children.</li><li>The opportunity to contribute and facilitate a seamless transition into CECG's Catholic Primary School.</li><li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing.</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption).</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li><li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis.</li></ul><p><i>Please refer to the Position Description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.</i></p><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.</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>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>For further information about the ELC please visit our <a href="https://stfa.act.edu.au/elc">website.&nbsp;</a>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 on 02 6292 8998 or via email <a href="mailto:gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au">gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5247 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/503909/classroom-teacher-st-francis-of-assisi-early-learning-centre-calwell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>