<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Holder, ACT</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-Time, Temporary</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $62,386.00 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;25 July to 16 December 2022</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 17 July 2022</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">St Jude’s Early Learning Centre offers a quality preschool education, catering for children in the year prior to primary school.&nbsp; The curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework which recognises the importance of communication and language (including literacy and numeracy), and social and emotional development.&nbsp; Programs include play experiences, intentional teaching and learning opportunities based on the interests of the children.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong><br>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">The position 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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">This position is part time 0.5FTE.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 10pt">This position is temporary in nature as it is dependent on a specific programme which is not of an ongoing nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;Should such funding be withdrawn, this Contract may be terminated earlier than the specified end date in line with the termination provisions contained within this Contract.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">The ability to provide high quality care for all children at the Centre.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Active participation as a team member and a commitment to an inclusive working environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">A commitment to developing positive relationships with families.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">A well-developed sense of responsibility and self-motivation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">A commitment to maintaining confidentiality with staff, families and children.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">An ability to work with different multimedia platforms</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://www.stjudesps.act.edu.au/early-learning-centre">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Karen Leighton on 02 6287 5520 or via email <a href="mailto:karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au">karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/498927/elc-educator-cert-iii-or-diploma-st-judes-preschool-holder-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>