<p align="center"><strong>St Johns College, Dubbo</strong><strong><br>STEP UP Mentor/Teacher Aide<br>Temporary Part Time (59 hrs/FN)</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1040/ProviderAsset/scribble/7623ee3f-c89e-4740-9624-5030e42e4eac.png"></p> <p align="center"><strong>&nbsp;Commencing 28 Jan 2022</strong></p> <p>St Johns College Dubbo has an exciting and rewarding opportuniy for a male mentor to join our Pastoral Care Team in 2022 as a member of our STEP UP team. STEP UP is an innovative program designed to assist students in fostering strong connections and a sense of belonging at the College through identifying and developing core personal values and realising these values through actions. Our mentors will assist students to engage in:-</p> <ul> <li>Educational goal setting and engagement in learning;</li> <li>Improving executive functioning, time management and organisation;</li> <li>Managing homework and assessment preparation;</li> <li>Peer mentoring;</li> <li>Developing and maintaining respectful relationships with self, peers and adults;</li> <li>Skills in meaningful self-reflection to promote stronger wellbeing;</li> <li>Elevating emotional and behavioural self-awareness;</li> <li>Physical challenges to build resilience, strength and confidence</li> </ul> <p>This Part Time Temporary position in 2022 is for <strong>59</strong><strong>&nbsp;hours per fortnight&nbsp;</strong>and will involve one-on-one teacher aide time assisting students in their numeracy and literacy growth. We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who demonstrate a sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education and possess the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.</p> <p>As a mentor/teacher assistant you will be uniquely placed to make a real difference in the lives of the students you encounter and will be an integral part of the Pastoral Care Team at St Johns College .</p> <p>If you are self-motivated with a drive to foster positive relationships with students, and support students to achieve success in all areas of learning- spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically and physically then please apply for these rewarding positions.</p> <p><strong>Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience in student and parent interaction, including the ability to sensitively, positively, confidentially and proactively manage student relationships.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in Administrative functions such as phone and email management, preparation of documents and database management.</li> <li>Experience or a willingness to work with students with additional needs</li> <li>A proactive and customer service approach to work, and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.</li> <li>Well-developed written, presentation and interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p>Further details of these positions may be obtained by contacting Mrs Diana Mastronardi,&nbsp; Principal’s Personal Assistant, via email at d.mastronardi@bth.catholic.edu.au</p> <p>Applicants must complete the CEDB online application, provide supporting documentation, the name of three professional referees and include a one page A4 covering letter addressing the selection criteria.</p> <p><strong>Applications close on Monday 6 December at 9.00am</strong></p> <p>To learn more about our amazing School visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stjohnsdubbo.catholic.edu.au/">www.stjohnsdubbo.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p align="center"><em>Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening&nbsp;</em></p> <p align="center"><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p>