Early Learning Centre Educator

Salary Range: $80,920 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.

Employment Status: Part-time | 30.4 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About St Joseph's Early Learning Centre

At St Joseph’s Early Learning Centre is a loving and respectful environment. We believe that everyone is made in the image and likeness of God and treat each person with dignity and care. We offer a supportive and inviting space for children to play, grow and learn. Our early learning centre is nestled in a beautiful, leafy pocket of Canberra, surrounded by nature. The centre’s outdoor environment offers the ideal setting for children to explore and engage in meaningful play. Our charming building and our team of skilled, professional and passionate educators create a warm and inviting atmosphere for our children, staff and families.

About the Role

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Educator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality early childhood education program that promotes each child’s learning, wellbeing, development, and sense of belonging. Working collaboratively with the Early Childhood Teacher and ELC Director, the ELC Educator contributes to curriculum implementation, daily routines, and the observation and documentation of children’s learning. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant learning environment while building positive and professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues to support positive outcomes for all children.

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

• 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
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III in Education Support (birth to 12), or Certificate III in Children’s Services.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Cara Drayton on 02 6248 9818 or via email carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Applicant Information Pack