Multicultural Education Aide

3 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 26/02/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1400232

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated ability to work with students in a classroom setting

SC2 Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of individuals including staff, parents and the wider community.

SC3 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.

SC5 Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of working with children from Language Backgrounds other than English

SC6 Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and the required language (Karenni) including the ability to accurately translate a range of school communications in the required language (Karenni).

**Role**:
**The Multicultural Education Aide may be required to**:

- Support EAL learners to reach their potential at school, by assisting them in the classroom.
- Communicate directly with families and support teachers and student welfare coordinators
- Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements.
- Support teachers’ general communication with students.
- Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students’ backgrounds and the issues they face.
- Help to involve parents in school activities and programs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
- Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
- Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
- Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
- Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
- Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
- Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
- Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
- Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DE Values**:
**Other Information**:
All GELC staff may be required to work:
In both primary and secondary settings

In an ELC and/or Visiting Teacher program

In the Outreach and Cluster teacher programs

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

To be eligible, an applicant must have:

- Current Working with Children Check
- **A current driver's license and a car with comprehensive insurance.**

For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

**Location Profile**:
**Geelong English Language Centre**

**OVERVIEW**

**Programs**

The Geelong English Language Centre (GELC):

- Provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) tuition to eligible New Arrival students enrolled in primary and secondary government schools in the Geelong area.
- Supports teachers and schools in the Greater Geelong area to build EAL teaching skills and develop appropriate EAL programs and policies for students within their first five years of school in Australia

Location and delivery

GELC is administratively based at Bell Park North Primary School.

In 2024, GELC will deliver an intensive English language program for New Arrivals students at three English Language Centres (ELCs) in the northern and central suburbs of Geelong.

In the English Language Centres classes have an average size of 13 students. They may be of mixed age and English language proficiency levels.

GELC also provides support to build EAL capacity within schools through the EAL support Cluster program. This program is delivered in schools across the Greater Geelong area. Teachers and Multicultural Education Aides (MEAs) working in these programs will be required to travel extensively and may be required to work flexible hours including before and after normal face to face teaching hours.

The Geelong English Language Centre has a number of purposes. These are to provide:

- A focused learning environment that supports all students to reach their potential in English

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