About this job
Location: O'Connor, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary Range: $74,103 to $82,862 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (paid pro rata for part-time appointments)
Start Date: August, 2024
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Monday 15 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 St Joseph's Early Learning Centre
St Joseph’s is a Catholic Primary School located in O’Connor ACT. Students attending our school come from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. St Joseph's is a vibrant place of teaching and learning, where students and staff work towards individual and community goals that promote growth and improvement for all. Our vision gives shape to how we work together to support the development of our students and on which we are building our community.
About the Role
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.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- 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
- 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.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate daily routines, in open communication with the classroom teacher and other team members.
- Be responsible for collecting observational data for individual children and/or groups of children for programming and planning purposes and contributing to children’s individual portfolios.
- 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
- ACECQA recognised Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA Early Childhood Education qualification.
- Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable Children registration.
- Desirable to have a certificate in First Aid (HLTAID004) & Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
Selection 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.
- Strong organisational skills.
- A commitment to developing positive relationships with families.
- A well-developed sense of responsibility and self-motivation.
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality with staff, families, and children.
- A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.
- An ability to work with different multimedia platforms.
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 School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Beth Lehmensich 02 6257 2990 on or via email beth.lehmensich@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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