About this job
Location: Wanniassa, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary (30 January 2025 to 4 July 2025)
Employment Status: Part-time (38 hours per fortnight, 5 day fortnight)
Salary Range: $88,615 to $125,582 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: 30 January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Friday 15 November 2024
About St Anthony's Early Learning Centre (ELC)
St Anthony's Early Learning Centre (ELC) provides high quality early childhood education and care for the children of North Tuggeranong; catering for children in the suburbs of Wanniassa, Kambah, Oxley, Monash, Greenway and Bonython.
St Anthony's ELC enables your child to take their first step into Catholic Education. We welcome families from many faith backgrounds who support the Catholic ethos of the schools. The ELC is a safe welcoming environment where we work to develop effective partnerships with parents, families and the wider community. We encourage family participation in all aspects of our ELC including day to day learning experiences, excursions, special events and the Parent & Friends Association.
St Anthony's ELC 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.
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.
About the Role
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.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Access to curriculum resources and professional development that support evidence-based early childhood teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
The key duties of an ELC Teacher include the following, but not limited to:
- Develop, plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality preschool program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework in collaboration with other educators. These may include the Director, Educational Leader or an Early Childhood teacher and assistant.
- Implement the Religious Education program through prayer and exploration of scripture through story and play.
- Provide programs, which enable the Preschool to meet the requirements of the Early Learning Centre policies and procedures, and the National Quality Standards.
- Critically review and evaluate programs and services provided on a regular basis to ensure they are responsive to stakeholders’ needs.
- Show care, respect and a commitment to confidentiality in all interactions with children, staff and families.
- Encourage parents to become involved in the general operation and decision-making processes of the preschool.
- Provide information for families about the preschool program through discussions and regular reports.
- Assess the developmental needs of children, including the need for referral to specialist services, and to provide information and advice for families.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
- Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) & Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
Selection Criteria
- Excellent pedagogical skills to deliver play-based preschool program that is inclusive, based on recorded observations, analysis of learning and the developmental needs of children.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary Early Childhood theory and practice, including STEAM.
- Demonstrated ability to document, monitor and assess child learning and use this data to inform educational programs and practices.
- Demonstrated commitment and skill in providing inclusive and inviting learning environments for children.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, families and the broader community, to focus on children’s learning, wellbeing and engagement.
- Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Standards, Quality Improvement Plans and the Early Years Learning Framework and how they influence the learning and teaching program.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development to continually improve teaching practice and learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of legal, employment and child protection policies.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
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.
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.
For further information about the ELC, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Rebecca Mackay, ELC Director on 6231 0491 or via email bec.mackay@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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