Early Learning Centre Teacher

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 142,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Parental leave 24 weeks

Wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Inter-school transfers

Job summary

St Anthony's Early Learning Centre within Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, is seeking an experienced Early Learning Centre Teacher for a part-time position in Wanniassa, ACT. You will deliver high-quality early childhood education and develop learning programs that prepare children for school.

The role offers professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and access to the Catalyst learning program; completion of WWVP and TQI requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Early Childhood and Primary) or ACECQA approved qualification.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early childhood education in a preschool setting and implement engaging learning programs.
• Develop and deliver education programs that prepare preschool children for school.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Relationship building

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

ACECQA approved qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

The Early Learning Centre Teacher delivers high-quality early childhood education in a preschool setting, developing and implementing engaging learning programs that support children's growth, development and successful transition to school.

Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638full-time equivalentplus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.Employment Status:Part-time | 38 hours per fortnightEligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent ResidentStart Date: Monday 25 January 2027

About St Anthony's Early Learning Centre

St Anthony's Early Learning Centre (ELC) provides high-quality early childhood education and care for the children of North Tuggeranong, catering for children in the suburbs of Wanniassa, Kambah, Oxley, Monash, Greenway and Bonython.St Anthony's ELC enables your child to take their first step into Catholic Education. We embrace the broader vision, mission and underpinning values of St Anthony's Parish Primary and St Thomas the Apostle Primary Schools and welcome families from many faith backgrounds who support the Catholic ethos of the schools. St Anthony's ELC is a safe, welcoming environment where we work to develop effective partnerships with parents, families and the wider community.

About the Role

The Early Learning Centre Teacher provides early childhood education to preschool children in a preschool setting and develops and delivers education programs that prepare preschool children for school.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of caregiver status
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the Flourish Wellbeing Program offering a range of 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

Qualifications and 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

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

430 Students
30 TeachingStaff
19 Non-Teaching Staff

Wanniassa, ACTSt Anthony's School is located in the suburb of Wanniassa, which is part of the central region of the Tuggeranong Valley in the Australian Capital Territory. Currently the school has an enrolment of 528 students with generally three classes in each of 7 Year levels from Kindergarten (the first year of primary school in the ACT) to Year 6. Our average class size is 1 teacher to 26 students. Our Kindergarten classes currently have 23 to 25 students. We have well equipped classrooms with an excellent range of learning resources.