Early Learning Centre Teacher

Catholic Education Careers • Harrison, NY

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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 temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, serving a diverse local community. Its purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces 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 benefit from a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities.

The position is part-time, 45.6 hours per fortnight, on a 12-month contract. The salary range is $85,694 to $141,638 full-time equivalent plus superannuation, with salary determined by years of teaching service. The start date is Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Requirements

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident eligibility.
• 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.
• Submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description.
• 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 to support lifestyle choices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level