Teachers As Co-Learners - Italian Language Assistant

Siena Catholic Primary School - Lucas (see more jobs from this school)

LUCAS, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)

Applications Close: 6 November 2024


Siena Catholic Primary School is looking for a fluent Italian-speaking language assistant (ESO) to help embed an exciting contemporary approach to language learning. This position is initially for 2025. Salary and conditions are implemented according to the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 and level of experience.

<p>In 2025, we continue our journey of Teachers as Co-learners in Italian, an innovative approach to language teaching. Rather than the traditional method of a single language lesson once a week, all our students and teachers will have a short, daily Italian language lesson. This model of partial immersion aims to build students and staff capacity to use functional Italian language every day at Siena.</p><p>Instead of a traditional specialist language program, classroom teachers are responsible for providing language sessions every day for approximately 15 minutes guided by a Language Assistant. Students and teachers are on the learning journey together and are co-learners of the language. They learn language targeted at maximising classroom interactions and communication. Teachers and the Language Assistant are provided with comprehensive online resources for teaching and assessment. </p><p><strong><u>The Applicant will:</u></strong></p><p>• Primary School is looking for a native-like/highly proficient speaker/user of Italian</p><p>• Provide support in the acquisition of Italian for both staff and students of Siena.</p><p>• Be supported to create teaching resources such as mini videos and word games.</p><p>• Work with staff and students to develop and embed the Italian language.</p><p>• Be embraced by a warm and experienced staff.</p><p>• Be required to present a Working with Children Check and signed Code of Conduct (will be supplied), adhering to all Child Safety processes and policies of the school found under the Policies tab on our website.</p><p><strong><u>Important:</u></strong></p><p>The applicant does not require any teaching qualifications but rather will adhere to the position requirements of Education Support Officer (Classroom assistant).</p><p>The applicant does not have to be Catholic but must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school.</p><p>This position would be ideal for a parent of school-aged children as you automatically receive paid school holidays and the working hours can be discussed, however ideally we are looking for someone to work 13 hours across 2 days plus planning.  However days can be negotiated.</p><p>There is also the possibility that this role could be carried out in a combination of remote and/or onsite.  This role will be worked collaboratively with the TCL Language Leader.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong><br /> </p><p>Details on how to apply are available by accessing the School website at:  https://www.slucas.catholic.edu.au/employment</p><p>All applications are to be directed to:</p><p><strong>The Principal</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:applications&#64;slucas.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">applications&#64;slucas.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p> </p><p>Written applications must contain the following:</p><ol><li>A completed Application for Employment Form</li><li>A Cover Letter</li><li>A Curriculum Vitae that includes 2 nominated referees, including current employer</li></ol><p><strong>Applications close: Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 at 5pm</strong></p><p><i>This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

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