<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Harrison, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Temporary&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$61,139 to $65,013 (based on skills and experience)<strong><br>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January, 2022<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 23 January 2022</p> <p>Mother Teresa School caters for students from four years of age, where students are enrolled in our Early Learning Centre, to students in Year Six. Our school motto “do small things with great love” inspires us to care for fellow members of our school community as well as reach out into the wider community. The School prides itself on the diverse range of activities it offers students and this is due to the generosity and expertise of the staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br></span><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Exciting and rewarding opportunities exists as an&nbsp;<strong>Early Childhood Educator</strong>&nbsp;to provide high quality service and programs for children in the year before formal school. 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.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>The ability to provide high quality care for all children at the Centre;</li> <li>Active participation as a team member and a commitment to an inclusive working environment;</li> <li>Strong organisational skills;</li> <li>A commitment to developing positive relationships with families;</li> <li>A well-developed sense of responsibility and self-motivation;</li> <li>A commitment to maintaining confidentiality with staff, families and children;</li> <li>A commitment to development and improvement within the field of Early Childhood education;</li> <li>An ability to work with different multimedia platforms;</li> <li>Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable Children registration;</li> <li>Diploma in Children’s Services qualification;</li> <li>Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) &amp; Asthma and Anaphylaxis.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><strong>Please note:</strong> This position involves work in an ACT school.&nbsp; The appointment of successful applicants is subject to compliance with Public Health (ACT School or Early Childhood Education and Care Workers COVID-19 Vaccination) Emergency Direction 2021. Individuals who are appointed to a position in a ACT school are required to have either received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, or have obtained an approved medical contraindication certificate. Individuals are required to present evidence of either their vaccination status or a medical contraindication certificate to their school to be able to work in a ACT school.<br></span></span></em><br><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.<br><br>For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a>. 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 Amy Thomas on<tcxspan tcxhref="0262413211" title="Call 02 6241 3211 via 3CX"> 02 6241 3211 </tcxspan>or via email <a href="mailto:%20amy.thomas@cg.catholic.edu.au">amy.thomas@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/498298/early-childhood-educators-mother-teresa-early-learning-centre-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>