Innovative EAL Classroom Teacher for Diverse Learners

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mildura English Language Centre (MELC) is seeking a classroom teacher experienced in English as an Additional Language to deliver targeted language and literacy programs to newly arrived migrant and refugee students in a multi-age setting.

You will apply EAL/D curriculum, use a range of diagnostic tools aligned with Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL and reporting resources, and differentiate learning to meet diverse linguistic and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student language progression using diagnostic tools aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL and EAL Reporting Resource.
• Ability to use linguistic assessment data to inform explicit teaching and to individualise student learning pathways.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with CALD families, school colleagues and the broader community to optimise student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
• Engage in reflective practice and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to the school program beyond the classroom as experience grows.
• Supervise and mentor student teachers where appropriate.
• Use student data to inform teaching approaches to improve learning outcomes.

Skills

EAL methodology

HITS implementation

classroom teaching

Job description

Mildura English Language Centre (MELC) is seeking a classroom teacher experienced in English as an Additional Language to deliver targeted language and literacy programs to newly arrived migrant and refugee students in a multi-age setting.

You will apply EAL/D curriculum, use a range of diagnostic tools aligned with Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL and reporting resources, and differentiate learning to meet diverse linguistic and cultural needs.