About this job
Location: Calwell, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: $78,796 plus superannuation
Employment Term: 30 August 2024 to 14 October 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 12 July 2024
About Us
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.
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 Early Learning Centre
Be a part of the development of the brand new Early Learning Centre, where you can be art 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.
About the Role
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. 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. For this position we require an Educator who has a Diploma.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
- Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Contribute to daily routines, in open communication with the classroom teacher and other team members.
- Collect observational data for individual children and/or groups of children for programming and planning purposes.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the ELC team.
- Ensure the health and safety of all the children while at the Centre through modelling good practice.
- Engage and communicate with children in a positive manner, giving each child attention and appropriate comfort as required.
- Work within the Education and Care National Quality Framework including National Law, Regulations and National Quality Standards.
- Understand and work according to the Centre’s policies and procedures.
- Participate in ongoing staff professional development and appraisal programs.
- Attend and participate in ELC staff meetings and contribute to the development of the centre’s Quality Improvement plan.
Qualifications
- Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable Children registration
- Diploma in Children’s Services qualification
- Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) & Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Essential Criteria
- The ability to provide high quality care for all children at the Centre.
- Active participation as a team member and a commitment to an inclusive working environment.
- A commitment to developing positive relationships with families.
- An ability to create and provide a challenging and nurturing environment that encourages a love of learning and celebrates the uniqueness of each child.
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality with staff, families and children.
- A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.
Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding 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
Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.
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 School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position specific queries: Please contact ELC Director, Gabrielle Adams via email gabrielle.adams@cg.catholic.edu.au or phone 02 6292 8998
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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