Alta-1 College QLD Education Facilitator/Youth Support Worker/Teacher Assistant1.0 FTE Position Term 1, 2022 Commencement Caboolture, Queensland About Alta-1 Alta-1 offers learning pathways to disengaged students across Australia. Our classroom and online programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, therapeutic and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, self-transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to grow and succeed in life. Christian values underpin our call to “change one life at a time”. About Alta-1 College QLD Alta-1 College QLD is a multi-sited, independent, Special Assistance School located in South-East Queensland. Presently the College caters for approximately 75 young people aged 15-19 over two locations in Caboolture. The College has an outstanding staff team of approximately 16 full and part-time staff and is growing. Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. See www.alta-1.com.au for more information. The OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate education support person with a heart for at-risk young people. The successful applicant will join a small and dynamic team of educators and support staff. They will be responsible for delivering outstanding support to the Campus Teacher/s and the young people enrolled at Alta-1. The person employed will be able to demonstrate excellent people-skills, an ability to build and maintain great relationships with students, families and staff members, and will carry themselves with professionalism. You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with young people who require assistance to re-engage in education and journey towards personal recovery. This position will report directly to the Campus Teacher. Role and Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional support to the Campus Teacher/s
- Work under the guidance and direction of the Campus Teacher
- Work alongside at-risk young people assisting them to reach agreed academic and socio-emotional goals
- Build positive and respectful relationships with young people, families and staff
- Model positive living and community engagement for the young people of the college
- Effectively manage classroom administrative processes
Please refer to the Selection Criteria and Position Description for more complete details. About youEssential requirements to be considered for the role
- A practicing Christian who is committed to maintaining a lifestyle consistent with Christian Profession.
- Passionate about helping disadvantaged young people to improve their lives
- Cert IV in Youth Work or in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher)
- Previous experience working with young people
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- The holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one)
Benefits of working for Alta-1 College
- Salary based
- Be at the forefront of helping to deliver an outstanding alternative education program to educationally disengaged young people
- Work in a small team environment to deliver life-transforming opportunities for students
How to applyIf you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor. Please submit applications via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.For further information regarding this role, please contact Matthew Vandepeer on (07) 5301 8008 or 0431 416 488. Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 31st January, 2022. N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Privacy Notice
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