Part-Time Teacher Aide — Indigenous EAL & Student Support

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Government invites applications for a Teacher Aide (Identified) in Cairns to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the EAL program, under the guidance of the Head of Department of Languages and the Intensive English Centre. The role is 25 hours per week, plus 12.5% SJM hours, spread across five days.

Responsibilities include literacy/numeracy support, supervision of activities, maintaining student records, and contributing to activities promoting Aboriginal and

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students with sporting activities, excursions, playground and bus supervision, and other education activities as directed.
• Provide literacy and numeracy support to individual students and small groups, including assisting with learning materials and computer-based activities.
• Maintain anecdotal student records and assist students with locating reference materials and completing scholarship applications.
• Promote positive relationships with students, families and the community while demonstrating confidentiality, sensitivity, reliability and effective teamwork.
• Support the development of activities that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, including community partnerships and educational activities such as a bush tucker garden.

Job description

Queensland Government invites applications for a Teacher Aide (Identified) in Cairns to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the EAL program, under the guidance of the Head of Department of Languages and the Intensive English Centre. The role is 25 hours per week, plus 12.5% SJM hours, spread across five days.

Responsibilities include literacy/numeracy support, supervision of activities, maintaining student records, and contributing to activities promoting Aboriginal and