Early Learning Centre Teacher

Catholic Education • Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison), OH

20h • A$85,694 - A$141,638

About The Position

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Teacher provides early childhood education to preschool children in a preschool setting and develops and delivers education programs that prepare preschool children for school. The appointment is a 12-month temporary contract to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. The role is part-time, 45.6 hours per fortnight, with a start date of 25 January 2027.

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school in Canberra’s Gungahlin region. It offers purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces that support flexible, team-based teaching and contemporary, inclusive practices. The school emphasizes student wellbeing, targeted literacy programs, evidence-based teaching, critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities.

Requirements

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Early Childhood and Primary), or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)-approved qualifications.
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide early childhood education to preschool children in a preschool setting.
• Develop and deliver education programs that prepare preschool children for school.

Benefits

• Extensive training through the Catalyst professional learning program.
• Access to curriculum resources supporting evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity/adoption.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for paternity/non-initial primary carer leave.
• Support for professional development and study opportunities.
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program, including benefits and offers, traditional counselling, and holistic wellbeing services.
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time