AddressAbout the position
The Early Childhood Teacher's primary responsibility is to utilise apppropriate teaching and assessment strategies which provides a learning environment in the Early Learning Centre that enables each girl and boy to achieve their potential. Loreto's educational philosophy is centred upon a commitment to the development of each individual student, so that they may be someone who realises their potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
The Early Childhood Teacher will be part of a team of professional EARLY CHILDHOOD educators who are passionate and innovative in their approach to the care of children and preparing children for their transition to formal schooling. The Early Childhood Teacher is the Team Leader of their ELC room.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver a quality EARLY CHILDHOOD education program
- Knowledge of play-based inquiry learning
- Knowledge of recent theories and practices of child development and EARLY CHILDHOOD education
- Demonstrated ability to establish sound working relationships with staff, children and parents
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with team members
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a continuous quality improvement planning process
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents
- Excellent interpersonal skills underpinned by the Loreto values
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or higher qualification
- Be registered to teach in South Australia and hold a current South Australian Teacher's Registration Board Certificate
- ACECQA approved first aid, emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training
- Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care certificate
About Loreto College
Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12. It is one of many schools throughout the world directed by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary IBVM (also known as the Loreto Sisters).
To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.
Application Details
The position is offered as a permanent full-time position. The position commences on 29 July 2024.
Please provide copies of the following documents:
- Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the role description (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- The names, addresses and full contact details of three current referees who may be approached.
- All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website. This form must be submitted with your application.
Additional Requirements
- All applicants will be required to attain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance to work in Catholic Education SA, approved Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training and ACECQA approved First Aid, Emergency and Anaphylaxis Management training. Please attach any relevant certificates to your application.
Applications close at 9.00 am Friday, 19 July 2024
