Pre-k Teachers' Aide

Maternity Leave - Temporary Full Time during Term Time

12 month contract commencing Term 2, 2025

Established in 1998, Penrith Anglican College seeks to nurture and develop empowered learners
with strength of character who know and follow Christ and serve others. Throughout its history, the
College has established itself as a place of academic rigour and care, producing graduates who
reflect the College's values of compassion, integrity, courage, humility and perseverance.

**Position Title**Pre-K Teacher’s Aide

**Department**Primary School

**Award/Agreement**Remuneration, duties and conditions will be as per the _Independent _
- Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-_
- Enterprise Agreement 2025 _(or as revised).

**Status**Maternity Leave - Temporary Full Time during Term Time

**Reporting To**Early Stage 1 Coordinator

**Key Working**Early Stage 1 Coordinator, Pre-K teaching and Aide staff, Administration
**Relationships**staff including the Business Manager (HR and payroll) and Finance
Officer (procurement and payments).

**Role Summary**

As part of the College’s overall commitment to the education of every child, the Pre-K Teachers’ Aide
works closely to support the Pre-K teachers and students. They assist with the implementation of
teaching and learning programs in the classroom. They also assist with the supervision of students in
the playground.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Liaise, support and work with classroom Pre-K Teachers.
- Work closely with the classroom teacher to make adjustments to learning in the classroom.
- Preparation of resources and materials as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Support students with their literacy, numeracy, and social skill development.
- Assist students with specific needs in class and during break times as required.
- Perform general cleaning, clerical assistance and other Pre-K classroom duties as required
- and/or by the teacher.
- Supervise students as part of the playground duty roster.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, working effectively within a team.
- Possess technical competencies required for the position.
- Perform complex duties with only limited instructions.
- Develop and maintain a good rapport with children and their families.
- Fulfil other duties as required by the Principal.

**Essential Skills and Attributes**
- Have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and regularly attend a Christian

church.
- Accept Penrith Anglican College’s Statement of Faith and live a lifestyle consistent with this.
- Have experience as a Teacher’s Aide.
- Have a minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services.
- Have a valid WWCC number.

**Child Safety**

Penrith Anglican College is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the _Child _
- Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012_. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child
protection legislation and ensure that the College’s Child Safety policies and procedures are always
implemented. Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and
identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare or well-being at risk. All College
staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people within their
roles and to provide support to children and young people.

It should be noted that, while detailed, this role description is not exhaustive and the Principal may, at
their discretion, vary these responsibilities as required by the College's learning, wellbeing, cultural,
community and administrative requirements.

**Application Process**

Interested applicants should submit the following:

- A completed Application for Employment Support & Operational Staff form.
- A signed Penrith Anglican College Statement of Faith
- A cover letter addressing Key Responsibilities and Essential Skills and Attributes (no more
- than two pages).
- A Curriculum Vitae.
- Three Referees, one of whom should be your Church Minister or Pastor.
- Copies of qualifications.
- ‘100 Point’ proof of identity (e.g. Driver’s Licence, Medicare card, birth certificate, passport).
- Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work.

College reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Applications should be addressed to:
Mrs Felicity Grima
Principal