ES1-2 Multi-cultural Teacher Aide in Mildura

Selection Criteria

• SC1: Capacity and experience to support teachers and students within intensive EAL programs across all year levels (P-10) at the Mildura English Language Centre.
• SC2: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, families, and school community members from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• SC3: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital learning tools relevant to assisting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• SC4: A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning on an individual or group basis with direction from class teacher.
• Translate communication between teachers and non-English speaking students in the classroom.
• Support and translate communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents, e.g. during enrolment interviews and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Assist in the translation of school documents and resources, including utilising phone interpreting services.
• Assist school in liaising with external support service providers, teachers, students, and their families.
• Where possible provide teachers with insight into student’s cultural backgrounds and experiences.
• Literacy in Arabic language or a combination of languages is desirable.

General Skills

• Organise and time manage oneself and tasks.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Take direction and work independently.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and staff.
• Foster positive relationships with all members of the MELC community.
• Actively seek and participate in professional development (Subject to College P&D guidelines).
• Participate in the College’s performance and development processes in line with DET requirements.
• General duties as directed by the Principal within the requirements of ES1-2 dimensions of work as listed in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Location Profile

Mildura English Language Centre (MELC) is a campus of Mildura Senior College, located in north-west Victoria, approximately 545 kilometres from Melbourne. MELC provides a full-time intensive English language program for newly arrived migrant and refugee students from Prep to Year 10, aged 5 to 17 years.