Prep Assistant Large multi-campus Christian school Traralgon location Part-time position Semester 1 each year (16 hours/week over 4 days)
Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.
Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.
We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated Prep Assistant to commence in February this year at our Traralgon campus. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and provide important assistance to the students and teaching staff in delivering high-quality care and Christian education to students requiring support for their specific learning needs.
Some key responsibilities will include:
* Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
* Assisting the teacher with implementation of the daily program
* Supervising, assisting and supporting students
* Replenishing supplies and assisting with tidying of the classroom
* Modelling the teacher's example for behaviour management
* Developing and maintaining an open and friendly rapport with parents
* Providing general support to the teacher in the classroom
The successful candidate will have the following:
* Demonstrated commitment to the school's Statement of Faith
* Experience in a similar position (desirable)
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
* Capacity to accept direction, but also to use initiative when appropriate
* Confidence to supervise, assist and support students
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo's Child Safety booklet.
An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo's website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).
The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February.
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