<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;West Belconnen, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Temporary</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $71,428 - $119,707 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp; Commencment negotiable to 16 December 2022</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 10 July 2022<br><br>St Thomas Aquinas ELC has a nurturing environment where children from all walks of life are welcomed and nurtured. They are encouraged to explore and interact to enhance their learning.<br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The Early learning Centre has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and engaging Preschool Teacher.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A willingness to support the ethos and mission of Catholic education.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven teaching experience with young children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The capacity to develop a differentiated preschool program influenced and shaped by the Early Years Learning Framework, to meet the specific learning needs of all children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience in assessing and responding to the developmental needs of children.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Proven and effective conflict resolution, student management and parent communication skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An ability to create and provide a challenging and nurturing environment that values the roles of parents, encourages a love of learning, and celebrates the uniqueness and worth of each child.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A commitment to cooperative teamwork and professional engagement with all ELC staff. Engage in regular self-directed professional learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An understanding of the implications of legal, employment and child protection policies.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website&nbsp;<a href="http://staquinas.act.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Maribel Cabezas on 02 6258 5834 or via email <a href="mailto:maribel.cabezas@cg.catholic.edu.au">maribel.cabezas@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong>&nbsp;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/498997/preschool-teacher-st-thomas-aquinas-elc-west-belconnen-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>