ELC Educator - St Thomas Aquinas ELC - West Belconnen ACT

St Thomas Aquinas (West Belconnen)

Charnwood, ACT 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 30 January 2023


Do you love working with children? Are you passionate about developing children's education? Come and join our team at St Thomas Aquinas ELC!

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;West Belconnen, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-Time, Temporary<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $71,253 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience) (pro rata for part time appointment)<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp; Commencing 30 January 2023 until 15 December 2023<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Monday 30 January 2023<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.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>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. The early childhood educator has particular responsibility in the area of play-based learning and care of the children attending the Preschool.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A willingness to support the ethos and mission of Catholic education.</li> <li>Proven experience working with young children.</li> <li>Experience in assessing and responding to the developmental needs of children.</li> <li>Proven and effective conflict resolution, student management and parent communication skills.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>A commitment to cooperative teamwork and professional engagement with all ELC staff. Engage in regular self-directed professional learning. &nbsp;</li> <li>An understanding of the implications of legal, employment and child protection policies.</li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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>.</p> <p>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Carla Drayton on 02 6258 5834 or via email <a href="mailto:carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au">carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></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/500983/elc-educator-st-thomas-aquinas-elc-west-belconnen-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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