Are you a passionate educator?

Do you want to help and support the educational trajectories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students?

The Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation (WNAC) is working in partnership with the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) at Australian Catholic University (ACU) on a range of programs to help ‘Close the Gap.’ These programs aim to help children thrive at school, enhance their well-being, and to build a positive future for children and the community.

WNAC and IPPE are looking to employ qualified educators and/or graduate teachers to work with and support year 3 and year 4 students and their families utilising an online tutoring program. This role is a remote/WFH position.

Responsibilities:

• Access to telephone, computer, stable internet connection, and willingness to make phone calls, and deliver online tutoring in Literacy (reading/writing/spelling) and Numeracy
• Technical expertise (conducting lessons on Zoom) combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have at least 4 afternoons available per week, and be available for 2-3 hours per afternoon between 3:30 pm- 8 pm (weekdays and school terms only)
•  Have a passion for supporting, encouraging, and inspiring students!        
•  Commitment to ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative
•  Interest in research projects and understanding of intervention programs to support children’s learning and future trajectories

You will need to have:  

• Qualified educator, recent graduate, or currently working towards a university qualification in education or a field related to Maths and English (Numeracy & Literacy) are required.
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW)
• Experience working with Communities
• Interest in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the University’s Mission and Catholic ethos and demonstrate an understanding of how this role serves the Mission
• Applicants should demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrate knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment

How to Apply:

To lodge your Expression of Interest, please send your resume to [email protected] and attach a brief cover letter indicating your suitability for the position, your contact details, and your CV.

General enquiries can be sent to Sarah Naughton, Research Project Officer, IPPE [email protected]

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

This is a casual/seasonal role. Hourly rate HEW 5.1 $58.68 per hour including 25% casual loading.

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ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.
Applications close: 21^st SEPT at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time