Covenant Christian School is a distinctly and explicitly Christian Prep to Year 12 co-educational day school with almost 900 students, located in Belrose on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Working in partnership with parents, our passionate and highly qualified teaching staff deliver the curriculum from the understanding that all of life must be centred on God and his plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

With a focus on the nurture and discipleship of our students, Covenant seeks to meet the individual learning needs of each student and support their well-being and development from an academic, social, emotional and spiritual perspective.

Vision: To faithfully serve in God’s plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Mission: To assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God’s glory.

ROLE STATEMENT

Teachers Aides are responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in implementing the Vision and Mission of the school in the context of the classroom and other areas of the school in which they work.

Aides are to show godly support to students, expressing the outworking of their faith not only in the way they relate to students, but with all the interactions they have with teachers and others in the Covenant Christian School community.

Aides provide valuable assistance to the class teacher as they follow their direction in the safe functioning of the classroom and its environment, and as they assist in student learning. The Aide is directly accountable to the Learning Support Coordinator (Prep-12) who delegates the Aide to the class teacher or in the Learning Hub as required.

Aides are also expected to develop their skills and understanding of the role and are encouraged to be involved in the wider life of the school as we seek to assist parents in the nurture of their children by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God's glory.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief, modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and beliefs in their everyday life.
• A genuine passion for Christian Education, and for supporting students in a way that fosters academic achievement, valuing students for who they are rather than what they can do and assisting them in differentiated learning experiences within the classroom
• Applicants are not required to have formal qualifications or work experience upon engagement although knowledge, training or experience in Learning Support would be an advantage
• Able to work autonomously (under supervision) and collaboratively with others
• Able to instil a culture of learning in students, collaborating with teachers and other Aides to develop appropriate strategies
• Competent in the use of technology (iPad or Windows)
• Friendly warm, approachable and encouraging manner with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a genuine care and interest in student welfare.
• A current Working with Children Check

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general assistance of a supportive nature to teachers, under their close supervision or as directed (Level 1*) to ensure the safe functioning of the classroom and its environment
• Provide assistance with the educational program where specific skills are involved (Level 2*)
• Apply knowledge and skills to a limited range of tasks and roles in specific contexts (Level 1*) or where a limited complexity of choice of actions is required, and where on occasion more complex tasks may be performed (Level 2*)
• Work within established routines, methods and procedures that are predictable (Level 1*)
• Perform a combination of routines, methods and procedures with the ability to be flexible and still achieve prearranged work priorities (Level 2*)
• Apply limited judgment when resolving problems; be willing to refer to the direct supervisor for required action (Level 1*) or to the direct supervisor for any additional action (Level 2*)
• Assist in student learning, either individually or in small groups, under the direct supervision of a teacher
• Routine supervision of straightforward task; close supervision of more complex tasks. When working alone, less guidance and some autonomy may be involved (Level 2*)
• Assist in the collection, preparation and distribution of classroom materials
• Assist with clerical duties associated with normal classroom activities, e.g., student records, equipment records, etc.
• Assist teachers with the care of students on school excursions, sports days and other student activities
• Take direction from teachers as required; Be proactive as to the needs of the classroom; Be a team player Be willing to undertake Professional Development from time to time; Liaise with parents only in the presence of a supervisor; Help to maintain developmental records and portfolios, etc.
• Take responsibility for small groups as directed
• From time to time, the Teachers’ Aide may be required to do other duties as directed

WE OFFER:

• Two weeks’ Professional Development each year (January and July)
• Dedicated Induction Day in January (for new staff)
• A supportive, caring Christian environment
• An onsite café; staff morning teas
• Onsite gym and Fitness Passport

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, implementing a child safe culture that promotes positive wellbeing for students.

• All staff have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else at school or involved in school activities
• To model a commitment to safety, adherence to policies and safety procedures
• In consultation with the Executive and other Administration staff to identify hazards and manage risks, especially those related to programs, activities, equipment and systems of work in your area.

The school reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its operational and strategic needs.

Award:   Christian Schools NSW (Support and Operational) Multi-Enterprise Agreement (latest version).

           The School’s Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Belief also applies to your employment.