Prep Classroom Assistant

Chairo Christian School; Drouin; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School is seeking a Prep Classroom Assistant for the Drouin East campus, commencing in Term 1.

The role is part-time (16 hours/week over 4 days) and fixed-term for Semester 1, offering a supportive Christian education environment for students with specific learning needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in a similar position desirable
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to accept direction and use initiative
• Confidence to supervise, assist and support students
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide a godly example through practice and relationships
• Assist the teacher with daily program implementation
• Supervise, assist and support students
• Replenish supplies and tidy the classroom
• Model behaviour management for students
• Build rapport with parents and caregivers
• Provide general support to the classroom teacher

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Ability to supervise students

Follow directions

Job description

Part-time (16 hours/week over 4 days) position

Fixed-term (6-month) tenure for Semester 1

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 Classroom Assistant to commence at our Drouin East campus in Term 1 next year. 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.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 November.