HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACK TEACHER AIDE/S Various positions commencing 2018 Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 1 of 11
OUR MISSION The mission of Hillcrest Christian College is to provide quality education and to deliver to society young people who: Have discovered the truth of the Gospel of Jesus and are prepared to live this truth in the service of God. Have knowledge to discern what is good and have the skills and the spirit to commit themselves to action for a better society. Demonstrate self-discipline, integrity and compassion in their lifestyle. Are prepared for success in personal life, in further education and in employment. ABOUT THE COLLEGE Hillcrest Christian College (Gold Coast, Australia) is a private, inter-denominational, co-educational day College with approximately 1,360 students (Prep to Year 12). Located on 10 hectares of private, natural bushland, the College is situated in the elevated Hinterland just behind Burleigh Heads, with views to Surfers Paradise and the wider Gold Coast. After an extensive 2-year building program, we are now blessed with an incredible contemporary campus that provides an open and beautiful environment for each member of our community to enjoy and belong. Hillcrest is a Christian College because Christian values and principles are modelled and encouraged by our staff. It is not a religious school in the traditional sense. We see education as holistic striving for academic excellence in balance with the physical, creative, social and spiritual aspects of College life. Hillcrest caters for Australian and International students enrolling from Prep to Year 12 on one campus. Kindy and Outside School Hours Care (before and after school care and vacation care) are also available to our families. Hillcrest s renowned Gifted and Talented Program gives all students the opportunity to accelerate their learning. The IGNITE (Prep 2) and FLARE (Years 3-6) programs are part-time enrichment projects for students identified as requiring extension in specialised subject areas. In Years 3-6 we offer full-time extension classes for those children identified in the highly gifted range who are at risk in mainstream classrooms. The Honours Program (Years 10-12) gives students access to QCAA accredited Honours and Extension Mathematics and English courses, mentoring programs and access to study selected Bond University, University of Queensland, Griffith University and Southern Cross University subjects while in Year 12. An extensive and affordable co-curricular program provides further opportunities for all students from Prep through to Year 12 to participate in activities outside of usual school hours, ranging from sport, debating, Duke of Ed, the arts, language and more. Our co-curricular program allows each child to explore a variety of activities to give them the opportunity to discover their interests and talents. Hillcrest is renowned for its Excellence Choral and Basketball programs and strong mission focus. OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Hillcrest Christian College employ a team of Teacher Aides who work with our teachers to provide assistance in classrooms and support students with their academic, social, emotional and at times, physical needs. Our Teacher Aides have the opportunity to work one on one with students or in groups, to walk with them on their daily learning journey. There are a number of vacancies in both the Junior and Senior Learning Communities as follows: Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 2 of 11
Junior Learning Community Prep Teacher Aide Semester 1 2018 32.5 hours per week over 5 days Term-time Prep Teacher Aide 12 month contract 2018 26 hours per week over 4 days Term-time The above positions are temporary to cover staff on leave. Learning Support Teacher Aide/s 12 month contracts hours negotiable; could be part-time or fulltime positions or a combination of both. Senior Learning Community Learning Support Teacher Aide/s 12 month contract hours negotiable; could be part-time or full-time positions or a combination of both. Learning Support Teacher Aide hours across the College are determined by Government funding and student needs. We understand that most candidates will have an age preference when working with students. The capacity to work successfully with children from Prep to Year 12 would be a distinct advantage. All positions commence on Monday 15 January 2018 for the New Staff Induction. Applicants must be able to work between the hours of 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday (term-time) and will be committed to building relationships to become a significant adult in the lives of the children in their care, and their families. A minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Education Support, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. We welcome applications from both experienced and recently qualified aides. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their dedication, patience and call to work with children. Our beautiful campus is situated on a hillside on a large allotment. All applicants must have the physical capacity to move quickly and easily around the College in order to meet timetables and student needs. Applicants must be able to strongly support the Christian ethos of the College and our motto of Excellence in Christ. APPLICATION PROCESS How to apply for this position: Prepare a covering letter, including a statement of no more than 250 words per statement, addressing the following Selection Criteria: 1. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ, which will be reflected in their regular attendance and service in a local Christian church. 2. The ability to compassionately and effectively build caring and professional relationships with students with whom they provide first hand support; academically, personally, socially and in some instances physically. 3. Be a committed and supportive team member, cooperating with others and contributing to shared tasks. 4. Well-developed IT skills with a particular strength in the use of MS Office products in order to produce resources, enter data, keep records and support student learning. 5. This criteria for Learning Support applicants only: Knowledge of the IEP process and ability to support students and teachers with both this process and other specialist learning programs, drawing on knowledge and experience in working with children with a range of special needs. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 3 of 11
Prepare a resume providing a summary of your education, work history, credentials, and other accomplishments and skills. Please be sure to list which age group and position/s you are interested in. Complete an Employment Application Form by selecting the apply now link located on the College website: http://www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au/careers. There is provision within this application form to upload your prepared covering letter and resume. Once you have completed and submitted the application form, it will be sent through to the College and reviewed when the position closes. Please note that the application form will not be successfully submitted until the resume and cover letter have been uploaded. Applications are to be submitted no later than 9am on MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2017 Queries about the above positions can be sent via email (employment@hillcrest.qld.edu.au) or telephone Main reception on (07) 5593 4226 to speak with the Head of Human Services. SELECTION PROCESS Short-listing will be undertaken by members of a selection panel. All applicants will be notified of the selection panels decisions within two to four weeks of the closing date. Only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. The interview will consist of a series of questions, based on determining the capacity of the applicant to fulfil the requirements of the role. Applicants may be required to give examples of how they would handle case scenario situations. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of interviews. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Wages and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Hillcrest Christian College Enterprise Agreement 2017. Wages are directly to a bank/credit union account on a fortnightly basis. The College is a smoke and alcohol free environment. No smoking or alcohol consumption is permitted on campus or whilst operating any vehicle. Policies and procedures are in place for College staff, including those required by workplace laws. It is important that these policies and procedures are adhered to. The College is committed to a safe and healthy workplace and has various policy and procedure documents including a Workplace Health and Safety policy. All new employees undergo an induction upon commencement of employment. EXPECTATIONS OF A HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE EMPLOYEE To uphold and promote Our Mission, Our Motto, Our Values, Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Requirements. To demonstrate these values in attitude, communication, work performance and relationships with others. OUR MOTTO Excellence in Christ. OUR VALUES The care of others Love and loyalty Compassion and friendship Generosity and selflessness Respect and forgiveness Courage and perseverance Personal integrity Responsibility and self-discipline Truthfulness and honesty Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 4 of 11
STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe: in the divine inspiration, the infallibility and supreme authority of the Old and New Testaments in their entirety and that the Holy Spirit so moved the writers that what they wrote are authoritative statements of truth for all 0matters of faith and conduct. there is one God in whom there are three equal Divine Persons, revealed as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and who in His own sovereign will created the heavens, the earth and all that is contained within the Universe. the Lord Jesus Christ is the fraternally existing, only begotten Son of the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. As God He became flesh and dwelt among us: as man He was God. all men are in a fallen, sinful and lost condition through the rebellion of Adam and Eve, who were created without sin, and in this state of depravity are helpless to save themselves and are under the condemnation of God to eternal punishment in Hell. that salvation from the penalty and consequences of sin is found only through the substitutionary, atoning death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. it is the Holy Spirit alone who convicts men of sin; leads them to repentance; creates faith within them and regenerates and fills those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord. It is the indwelling Spirit who bestows the Gifts of the Spirit and manifests the Fruit of the Spirit in the believer. Christ died for our sins, was buried and the third day rose from the dead: that He appeared to men who touched Him and knew his bodily presence and that He ascended to His Father. the Lord Jesus Christ will return in person with His saints and that the full consummation of the Kingdom of God awaits His return. those who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit will receive a resurrection body at the return of Jesus Christ and be forever with the Lord, while those who have not believed will be resurrected to stand at the Judgement Seat of God to receive His judgment and eternal condemnation to Hell. in the actual existence of Satan who is the father of all evil and opposed to God although ultimately subject to the purposes of God and destined to be confined forever to Hell. the Church is the Body of Christ composed of all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, which finds its visible manifestation in the local community of believers and ministers through the co operative exercise of God given gifts by the entire membership. Each local community of believers is competent under Christ as Head of the Church to order its life without interference from any authority whether civil or ecclesiastical. * there are two ordinances instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ: Baptism by immersion of all believers as a prerequisite for church membership;* the Lord s Supper which is a memorial and proclamation of the Lord s death until He returns. * Variations to these clauses will be accepted to allow for different convictions about these two beliefs. LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS Hillcrest Christian College bases its teachings and beliefs on the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, which the School regards as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. These teachings are expounded in many of Hillcrest Christian College s public and internal documents, both printed and on the school s website, and viewable by staff as part of their appointment process. These documents inform our understanding of the lifestyle values which staff who work in this school are required (subject to the provisions of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991 [the Act]) to respect and maintain at all times, and should be understood as source documents, defining our doctrines, tenets, beliefs or teachings. All staff of Hillcrest Christian College, regardless of their role, are required to be seen to conduct themselves in the course of, or in connection with their work, in a manner consistent with these principles and beliefs Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 5 of 11
and in accordance with the Christian ethics of the School, as contained and interpreted in these documents, thus providing a specifically Christian role model and example to all the families associated with the School. It is a genuine occupational requirement (subject to the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 ) of Hillcrest Christian College that, consistent with the Act, staff members must not act in a way that they know, or ought reasonably to know, is contrary to the religious beliefs of Hillcrest Christian College. Nothing in their deliberate conduct should be incompatible with the intrinsic character of their position, especially, but not only, in relation to the expression of human sexuality through heterosexual, monogamous relationships, expressed intimately through marriage. Staff members are required to regularly and frequently attend a Christian church and to regularly and frequently support staff devotions and staff worship services. Where any staff member acts contrary to these lifestyle requirements, the Principal may attempt restoration, counsel, discipline and/or dismiss the employee. PRIVACY POLICY EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE In applying for this position you will be providing Hillcrest Christian College with personal information. We can be contacted at 21 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek, 4227, Queensland, Australia, Telephone: 07 5593 4226. If you provide us with personal information, for example, your name and address or information contained on your resume, we will collect the information in order to assess your application for employment. We may keep this information on file if your application is unsuccessful in case another position becomes available. The College s Privacy Policy (located on the College website) contains details of how you may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or how you may seek access to personal information collected about you. However, there may be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others. We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent. We are required to collect information regarding your suitability to work with children under Queensland Child Protection Law. We may also collect personal information about you in accordance with these laws. The College may store personal information in the Cloud, which may mean that it resides on servers which are situated outside Australia. If you provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them: that you are disclosing that information to the College, and why; that they can access that information if they wish; and, that the College does not usually disclose the information to third parties. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 6 of 11
ROLE DESCRIPTION TEACHER AIDE LEARNING SUPPORT This is a generic description to cover learning support in both the Junior and Senior Learning Communities. Each Learning Community will differ slightly in what is expected from the role. ROLE To provide professional and practical support to teachers and students in a warm, efficient and professional manner. ACCOUNTABILITY Generally, to students, parents, staff and College community; Directly to the supervising classroom teacher; Then to the Director or Deputy Head responsible for student support; Ultimately, to the Executive Head of College. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of Certificate 3 in Education Support; At least 3 years experience working with children with specialist needs, individually and in groups; Prior experience working in schools is preferable; First Aid qualification (or ability to obtain); Positive Notice Blue Card; Right to work in Australia. SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS 1. Ability to exhibit genuine care and concern for children and possess a willingness to support them in dayto-day life in accordance with their needs. 2. Display respect and empathy for all students including those with particular needs. 3. Maintain confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively when dealing with students and their families. 4. Be competent in the use of ICT s to complete tasks and support student learning. 5. Support and abide by the College s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Cornerstones. 6. Comply with all College policies and expectations including WH&S. 7. Maintain a positive and caring attitude in all situations. 8. Possess excellent communication skills; be proficient in both verbal and written communication. 9. Be self-motivated, able to show initiative, think critically and problem solve; take responsibility for originating tasks, new ideas and methods, have the ability to think and act without being prompted. 10. Have the ability to work in a team; effectively cooperate with others and contribute in the performance of shared tasks. 11. Maintain personal wellness and fitness in order to meet the demands of the role and navigate safely and quickly around the campus. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Student Support 1. Be an integral member of the Learning Support team, providing support and guidance to all staff who are responsible for supported students, within available timeframes. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 7 of 11
2. Provide first hand class support for teachers; monitor students and provide feedback to classroom teacher and respective Learning Support head as appropriate. 3. Guide and support groups and individual students under the teacher s direction to facilitate and enhance learning. 4. Work closely with teachers to facilitate programs for supported students. Provide feedback or recommendations on meeting the needs of both students and staff. 5. Maintain familiarity with ascertainment processes and standardised testing. 6. Supervise children, attend to playground duties and participate in emergency action. 7. Attend camps and excursions as negotiated. 8. Administer first aid support for minor injuries and incidents. Administrative Support 1. Provide general administrative support to the Learning Support Department such as producing documents, scanning, emailing, electronic filing of reports and documents, incoming and outgoing communications. 2. Implement outcomes-based IEP s under the direction of the Learning Support or classroom teacher. 3. Assist with the organisation and administration of standardised testing. Provide feedback on progress of students, update databases with results. 4. Find and supply resources to assist student learning. 5. Attend staff meetings and devotions, plus other culturally important College activities and special events. 6. Other duties as requested to support students, the classroom and department. The above duties may change due to the changing needs within the College. If so, duties will be relevant to your skills and experience and in consultation with the College Executive. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 8 of 11
ROLE DESCRIPTION TEACHER AIDE PREP ROLE To provide professional and practical support to teachers and students in a warm, efficient and professional manner. ACCOUNTABILITY Generally, to students, parents, staff and College community; Directly to the supervising classroom teacher; Then to the Director or Deputy Head responsible for student support; Ultimately, to the Executive Head of College. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of Certificate 3 in Education Support; Experience working with prep aged children; Prior experience working in schools is preferable; Positive Notice Blue Card; Right to work in Australia. SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS 1. Ability to exhibit genuine care and concern for children and possess a willingness to support them in dayto-day life in accordance with their needs. 2. Display respect and empathy for all students including those with particular needs. 3. Maintain confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively when dealing with students and their families. 4. Be competent in the use of ICT s to complete tasks and support student learning. 5. Support and abide by the College s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Cornerstones. 6. Comply with all College policies and expectations including WH&S. 7. Maintain a positive and caring attitude in all situations. 8. Possess excellent communication skills; be proficient in both verbal and written communication. 9. Be self-motivated, able to show initiative, think critically and problem solve; take responsibility for originating tasks, new ideas and methods, have the ability to think and act without being prompted. 10. Have the ability to work in a team; effectively cooperate with others and contribute in the performance of shared tasks. 11. Maintain personal wellness and fitness in order to meet the demands of the role and navigate safely and quickly around the campus. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Student Support 1. Provide care and support for students in the classroom and playground. 2. With broad guidance from academic staff, support classes, small groups or individual students with learning tasks and social skills. 3. Be aware of and support the SAJO model (behaviour management) in the Junior Learning Community. 4. Provide feedback to class teachers on student progress or concerns where necessary. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 9 of 11
5. Assist academic staff with organisation of the student groups and the classroom environment, provide feedback on progress of students. 6. Undertake playground and other duties as timetabled. 7. Attend to minor first aid issues or physical support when required. Classroom Support 1. Assist parent helpers in the classroom. 2. Process readers, homework folders and ensure parent questions and communications are attended to by the teacher. 3. With guidance, prepare art and craft activities including computer generated worksheets, handouts, activities, posters, graphics etc. 4. With direction and guidance from the supervising teacher, regularly update and change classroom displays of student work or resources. This may include hanging student work requiring the use of a ladder. 5. Carry out general cleaning duties both inside the classroom and around bag racks. 6. Ensure classroom equipment, materials, resources and supplies are kept out of harms way and stored in an orderly and easily accessible manner. 7. Ensure all day-to-day stationery and resource needs are available and maintained. 8. Actively assist the teacher and students with emergency action such as lockdown. 9. Assist with the organisation of class and year level special events and activities, both within and outside of school hours. 10. Attend staff meetings and devotions, plus other culturally important College activities and special events. 11. Other duties as requested to support students, the classroom and year level. The above duties may change due to the changing needs within the College. If so, duties will be relevant to your skills and experience and in consultation with the College Executive. Hillcrest Christian College Employment Application Pack Teacher Aide/s 2018 Page 10 of 11
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 21 Bridgman Drive, Reedy Creek Q 4223 Australia PO Box 2503, Burleigh Waters Q 4227 Australia 07 5593 4226 office@hillcrest.qld.edu.au hillcrest.qld.edu.au Hillcrest Christian College is an Interdenominational Ministry of Reedy Creek Baptist Church and is operated by Hillcrest Christian College Ltd. ACN 010381334 ABN 68 947 459 366 Cricos No. 01043C