Role Description/Criteria
We seek a passionate Co-educator with a strong work ethic to join our team at St George Preca School. The role is a 0.93 FTE contract position.
Year Level: P-6
St George Preca Parish Primary School in the Parish of St Catherine of Siena, Caroline Springs. The 2024 enrolment is approx. 730 students from Prep to Grade 6.
Applications are invited from qualified (Cert IV in Education Support) Co-educators to join a team dedicated to achieving engaging learning experiences that challenge children to achieve their personal best. Experience in working with neurodivergent children is welcomed but not necessary.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Principal, Learning Diversity Leader and classroom teachers to support student learning through individual and small group work both within and outside of the classroom.
Co-educators complement and support the Principal, Leadership Team and all teaching staff in the learning at SGP. They provide support for a student's academic learning, behaviour program, physical care, or social progress throughout the entirety of a school day, including class and recess times. They play many different roles and require the ability to adapt their skills over time.
All Co-Educators in a Catholic school should be exemplary in leading, supporting and promoting an atmosphere where Catholic principles and practices flourish.
Applicants must be able to:
build and maintain positive respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents
work flexibly and collaboratively within staff teams
demonstrate highly effective organisational and communication skills
commit to professional learning and ongoing improvement
identify a student's needs, skills and difficulties as they arise and work under the Learning Diversity Leader's direction to respond to these concerns.
provide general support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focused teaching
assist students to complete tasks designed by the teacher (1:1 or small group).
provide supervision of a core program and work completion, including Specialist classes.
understand a student's identified learning difficulties and offer assistance in the classroom.
work with the student's teacher by actively participating in activities, assisting, intervening and encouraging students and, where appropriate, providing 1:1 instructive support.
attend co-educator meetings and provide feedback in that forum to staff involved in the student's progress.
Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and three referees. Applications without referees will not be considered.
The St George Preca community is committed to the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in our care.
All applications should be sent to Mr Michael Ozbun: ******
Application Procedure
Please submit a cover letter along with your resume and the names of three referees.
Details:
Address: 22-48 Lancefield Drive Caroline Springs
Phone: 7378 5500
Website: https://www.stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mr Michael Ozbun
Enquiries: ******
Applications Close: 19/11/2024
Position: Education Support Employee
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
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