<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Calwell, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temporary<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-time<br><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $69,360 to $73,753 full time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> 30 January 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday, 8 December 2024</p><p><strong>About St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>St Francis of Assisi Early Learning Centre&nbsp;offers 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. Placements are available to families in the suburbs of Calwell, Theodore, Richardson, Isabella Plains, Bonython, Conder, Gordon, Banks, Tharwa and Royalla.&nbsp;</p><p>The 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.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;The Early Childhood Educator strives 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>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><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis.</li><li>Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; or</li><li>Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12); or</li><li>Certificate III in Children’s Services; or</li><li>Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care; or</li><li>Diploma in Children’s Services</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&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.</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>This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</li></ul><p>For further information about the ELC, 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 Gabrielle Adams on 02 6292 4500 or via email <a href="mailto:gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au">gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><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/504082/early-learning-centre-educator-st-francis-of-assisi-elc-calwell-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>