Relief Education Assistant at SCEA

Job Description

Swan Christian Education Association is proud to be an organisation that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at SCEA are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process. Employer Swan Christian Education Association Inc. (SCEA) 1 Padbury Terrace, Midland WA 6056 PO Box 254, Midland WA 6936 Department The Education Assistant will be working with the relevant Learning Support Team. Remuneration Terms & Conditions Swan Christian Education Association Inc. Enterprise Agreement 2018 Relief position Reporting Relationship The Education Assistant will be directly responsible to the classroom teacher, and ultimately the Principal of the School. Key Responsibilities and Statement of Duties Professionally represent the School through the Student Support team in personal presentation, mannerisms and Christ-like service Operate with a high and consistent standard of service Work within the Association and School policy framework at all times Job Description The Education Assistant is to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher and Literary and Numeracy Support Coordinators in the following areas: Prepare materials for classroom use. Prepare lessons and resources. Support and teach small groups. Supervise students as required. Our primary program is working to support children as they meet the goals of: Showing love for God by learning about him and living the way he wants us to live, especially by expressing love and concern for others Accepting rules and limits Gaining and sharing meaning in effective literacy and numeracy skills Becoming part of a supportive social community Working independently Feeling safe and allowing others to feel safe too Celebrating achievements Demonstrating virtues of respect, courtesy, honour, resilience, trust and joy. Highly Desired Qualities Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge A motivator and team builder Highly organised Creative and engaging Collaborative in collegial work practice Participation in professional development groups and programs. Selection Criteria Essential (short written response to be included in your cover letter) To have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and be an active member of a Christian Church. To accept the Association’s Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct, Foundational Statements of Belief and Educational Objectives and be living a lifestyle consistent with these statements. To work as a member of a team. To communicate effectively with adults and students. To be competent in the use of computers. To be committed to the establishment and maintenance of quality relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community. To appreciate the responsibility of the EA as a role model. How to Apply Your online application should consist of: A covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria 1 and 2 outlined in the attached Job Description and a brief statement outlining the competencies the applicant would bring to the role and their reason for applying. Resume. Copies of qualifications. To Apply, please click the 'Apply' button. #J-18808-Ljbffr