Teacher Aide (Part-time or Full-time)

Come and Work in the Country! Are you a Christian with a passion for excellence in education? Are you looking for a greater work/ life balance? Are you seeking increased community connection as you nurture the students you come into contact with? Working as a teacher aide in a country community may be just what you are after! Moree Christian School is a rural school located in the North-West of New South Wales. With almost 140 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Moree Christian School is part of Melos Education, under Christian Schools Australia, where connection to larger Christian Schools, support for innovative teaching and wise governance is found. At Moree Christian School, we desire to nurture our students with a biblical worldview, equipping them with wisdom and learning for life. Our staff are committed Christians who are active members of local Christian churches. They desire their work to be grounded in a Christian worldview as they authentically live out their faith in a rural community. With daily flights from Moree to Sydney, it provides a wonderful opportunity to develop your career with easy access to the town centre. We are seeking a Teacher Aide in a Full-time or Part-time capacity. We seek to support our staff with up-to-date Professional Development and support, and so flexibility of a part-time or full-time load is offered for the right candidate(s). Term 2 Start. The Role Consistent with the mission statement, all roles at Moree Christian School, including the role of Teacher Aide, require the incumbent to: (a) affirm and promote the purpose, mission, Statement of Faith and policies of the school, (b) model and maintain the Christian ethos of the school in all areas of responsibility, and (c) contribute to the ongoing health and development of the school’s Christian educational community both professionally and personally. The primary function of the role is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by providing students with high level support for learning as directed by the classroom teacher. The characteristics of this role include: specialised knowledge, initiative, flexibility and the application of professional judgement. The primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist teaching staff by providing learning support for students identified with additional needs including learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Assist students and teachers in areas of the school identified by the Principal or relevant supervisor.
• Be familiar with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) in terms of working with students with disabilities.
• Implementation of programs in classroom or withdrawal settings.
• Assist in the collation of evidence for NCCD submissions.

In all matters concerning your appointment you will be responsible to the Principal, or someone deputised to act by the Principal. Please email your CV and a brief covering letter to Mr Ian Hewitt at principal@moreecs.nsw.edu.au Selection Criteria All Positions

• Be a committed Christian and an active member of a Christian Church, with a strong passion for Christian community.
• Be a team-player and work collegially and effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Participate fully in supporting the Christian Ethos of Moree Christian School, with a willingness to contribute to its academic, pastoral and co-curricular life.
• Have a strong commitment to own ongoing professional learning and improvement.
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check.

Educational Support – Teacher Aide As Teacher Aide you will:

• Assist and support teachers in the preparation of quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the principles of effective Learning and Teaching and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
• Assist and support teachers with the supervision of students with high support needs. Work independently with individuals and small groups of students, to implement programs that have been planned by the classroom teacher.
• Organise and supervise games and playground activities to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Assist teachers in providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities.
• Provide bathroom support of students with disabilities if required.
• Assist with playground supervision as required.
• Work in a number of areas that require knowledge of policies and procedures, hygiene monitoring, behaviour management, alternative and greater communication devices and strategies, physiotherapy, first aid, classroom duties, assisting in program delivery and keeping students focused.
• Exercise of high-level initiative in accomplishing objectives either on an individual basis or in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Interpretation and application of processes and documented precedents within a school environment may be required for problem solving.
• Establish and maintain appropriate collaborative relationships with teaching staff.