Program Assistant for Youth Education

6 days ago

City of Greater Geelong, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $60,000 - $70,000
Homework Club Program Support Volunteer

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the Homework Club Coordinator in various tasks. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with students, tutors, and parents.


About the Program


The Homework Club is a fun and dynamic environment that provides students with the opportunity to improve their educational outcomes. The program is run at the Flemington High Rise Estate, which has a high population of people from the Horn of Africa region. This community is primarily made up of Somali and Eritrean people, along with Oromo, Sudanese, and Ethiopian people.


Purpose of the Homework Club


The purpose of the Homework Club is to assist school-aged students to improve their educational opportunities. Students bring the homework tasks set by their school, and tutors assist students with questions and support them to find answers and complete set work.


Responsibilities


  • Preparing the tutoring site settings
  • Ensuring students and tutors sign in and out correctly
  • Liaising with parents
  • Supervising students and supporting volunteer tutors as required
  • Supporting the Homework Club Coordinator as required
  • Assisting in gathering forms and general administration duties

Volunteer Skills and Expectations


  • Friendly and genuine interest in supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in their education
  • Patience and adaptability
  • Willingness to understand structural barriers that may impact a young person's learning and engagement with education
  • Open-mindedness and curiosity while maintaining appropriate boundaries with young people
  • Willings to work in a community setting
  • Ability to work as part of a team of volunteers
  • Strong verbal and written English skills
  • Other duties as may be required
  • Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services
  • Compliance with relevant legislation including policies and procedures
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Successful interview, referee check, and Police Check conducted by Jesuit Social Services

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