Early Learning Centre Educator - St Joseph's Early Learning Centre, O'Connor ACT

Closing date November 18, 2024
Location Primary (ACT North): St Joseph's Primary (O'Connor)
Status Temporary

About this job

Location: O'Connor ACT 
Employment Type: Temporary 
Employment Status: Full-time  
Salary: $81,948 plus superannuation
Start Date: Negotiable 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Monday 18 November 2024 

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 supports the Early Childhood Teacher and Early Learning Centre Director to deliver teaching and learning, build and nurture relationships and partnerships and ensure children feel safe and develop a strong sense of identity.

Join our team as an Early Learning Centre Educator! Shape young minds, foster creativity, and inspire curiosity in a supportive environment. Make a real difference in children's lives while growing in your career. Apply now to be a part of something meaningful!

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

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 

Qualifications  

  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
  • Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) & Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
  • Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications:
    • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care; or
    • Diploma in Children’s Services.

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria 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. 

Selection Criteria 

  1. Ability to provide high quality care to preschool children and support children in the classroom.
  2. Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively in a team environment.
  3. Commitment to developing positive relationships with families.
  4. Ability to maintain confidentiality with staff, families and children.
  5. Commitment to self-development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.
  6. Ability to work with different multimedia platforms and support the programming, development and implementation of these platforms.

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. 

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 Bath Lehmensich on 02 6248 9818 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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