Class 1
assistant at Little Yarra Steiner School for 2010
We are seeking individuals who have
completed training in Steiner Education and are currently enrolled in a
Bachelor of Education with the intention of becoming a teacher. Our
intention is for these positions to be a supplement to formal training
allowing sustained observation and participation in a classroom. Ideally,
this will be a two year appointment (the assistant staying with the class
for classes 1 and 2)
These assistants will work closely
with the class teachers for the first part of the day in many aspects of the
work. To assist them in their further education they will be invited to
join the faculty meetings and avail themselves of resources and professional
learning opportunities run in house etc.
Interested
Applicants should apply before the 12th of November 2009.
Applications can be addressed to:
Education Administrator
C/o LYSS
Po Box 19
Yarra Junction, VIC.
3797
or,
office@lyss.vic.edu.au
Applications
should include:
·
A letter of introduction addressing the
selection criteria below
·
A CV with relevant referees
·
A letter of recommendation from training
course
·
Demonstrated completion of a course in
Steiner Education
·
Evidence of continuing studies (i.e.
enrolment in a bachelor of Education)
·
An up-to-date Working with Children’s Check
Selection
criteria include:
·
Knowledge and enthusiasm for Steiner
Education
·
Ability to work in a collaborative
situation
·
Ability to communicate effectively with
children and adults
·
A considered position on the role of a
Class Teacher
·
Evidence of practical experience that can
be drawn on in the classroom
Singing
teacher 2010
Description: The Little Yarra Steiner School, situated at Yarra Junction
in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley, is seeking a singing teacher to
join our dynamic music department for class, choirs and individual tuition.
The position involves working with students from year 2 through to year 12
and is currently approximately 1 day with the possibility of increasing over
time.
We are looking an energetic and creative person with experience in as many
of the following areas as possible:
·
Preparing students for VCE solo performance
·
Working with young children in choirs and class groups combining movement
and voice work
·
Some understanding/interest in Steiner education
Please forward applications to: Tim Blake - Music Co-ordinator, office@lyss.vic.edu.au
Description: The Little Yarra Steiner School, situated at Yarra Junction
in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley, is seeking a singing teacher to
join our dynamic music department for class, choirs and individual tuition.
The position involves working with students from year 2 through to year 12
and is currently approximately 1 day with the possibility of increasing over
time.
We are looking an energetic and creative person with experience in as many
of the following areas as possible:
·
Preparing students for VCE solo performance
·
Working with young children in choirs and class groups combining movement
and voice work
·
Some understanding/interest in Steiner education
Please forward applications to: Tim Blake - Music Co-ordinator,
office@lyss.vic.edu.au
Class Teacher Job Description
The
School:
Little
Yarra Steiner School is a single streamed comprehensive k -12 school that
works out of the Waldorf/Steiner school impulse. It is a member of the Independent Schools
Association of Victoria. The School itself is located outside Yarra
Junction in Victoria.
Role
of the class teacher
The Class
Teacher’s role is to undertake responsibility for a class for the duration
of their time in classes 1 to 8. The Class Teacher provides a focus for the
class and continuity over many years of development. He or she aims to be a
figure of moral authority based on commitment, care for the children and a
willingness to develop a close professional relationship with the parents.
Class
Teacher’s responsibilities:
The class
teacher’s primary responsibility is to bring in an artistic way the
curriculum as outlined by the school. In doing this the Class Teacher is
expected to work in cooperation with their fellow teachers, and the school’s
policies and procedures. Further responsibilities include but are not
limited to the following:
·
To work out of an
Anthroposophical understanding of child development
·
To work with and
follow the directives given by the College of Teachers
·
To recognise and
respect the individuality of each child in the class – both their gifts and
their challenges
·
To teach out of a
love for the children
·
To widely research
the subjects and epochs brought to the children
·
To create and
maintain a sound learning environment in the classroom
·
To be prepared for
all lessons
·
To use a variety
of strategies to engage all the children in class in the lessons taught
·
To develop and use
a variety of strategies for behaviour management in the classroom
·
To keep on-going
assessment records of each child in the class
·
To communicate
with and support the specialist Teachers of your class
Professional Responsibilities
§
To be at school
for their committed hours of employment, and be punctual for lessons,
duties, and meetings.
§
If the teacher is
not in charge of the class at any time during the day he/she may leave the
campus but should inform the office beforehand.
§
Interviews, extra
meetings, parent-teacher evenings, excursions and performances may all
require the teacher to be at school outside the normal day.
§
All staff members
are required to attend the January conference each year and curriculum days
as scheduled throughout the year.
§
Teachers will
perform playground duties or other duties as part of the duty-of-care
responsibilities.
§
Each teacher will
prepare a program of the lessons they intend to teach at the beginning of
each year, outlining briefly the Main Lessons and Practice Lessons for the
year.
§
Records of student
attendance, parent-teacher interviews, lesson plans, incidents and results
of any tests done by the children are to be kept in the appropriate file in
the office.
§
Student reports
should be completed at least twice a year that comply with federal
regulations for reporting and with attendance noted, as well as a comment on
the development and progress of the child. These reports and copies of any
specialist reports or other official information relating to the child
should be kept on his/her file located in the office.
§
The curriculum
approved by the College of Teachers is to be followed. Any deviations from
this curriculum should only be undertaken with the consent of the College of
Teachers.
§
Teachers are
expected to make themselves available for at least one interview with the
parents of every child they teach each year.
§
Where a parent
asks for a meeting with a teacher, the teacher is required to make
him/herself available at a mutually convenient time, however the teacher is
welcome to seek support with these meetings from the College of Teachers or
the Education Administrator if he/she feels it is necessary. Where
appropriate, the teacher may need to follow the School’s grievance
procedures.
§
Class meetings
will be held each year, during terms 1, 3, and 4.
§
Regular messages
in the school newsletter or class letters to inform parents of coming
events, activities, curriculum, excursions etc should be sent to parents.
§
Teachers are
required to work with specialist teachers in program development and class
management strategies for the class.
§
Within reasonable
limits and depending upon the circumstances, teachers may be asked to do
relief teaching where specialists or other teachers are absent. (See relief
teaching procedures.)
§
Teachers may be
asked to sit on interview committees, take part in curriculum writing,
undertake specified professional development, represent the school
officially and other administrative duties as required by the College.
§
College members
will have extra duties as required.
§
Teachers are
expected to have a positive and professional working relationship with their
colleagues.
§
Registration
requirements demand that teachers regularly take part in professional
development. The scope and frequency of activities will be negotiated with
Faculty and College.
§
When taking leave
ensure that, whenever possible, the appointed individual is informed in
advance of your absence.
§
To attend weekly
staff and faculty meetings
§
To follow the
procedures and policies of the school
§
To ask for
assistance when needed
§
Participate in
regular appraisals/reviews of their teaching – at the end of their first
year and every two years after that.
Selection
Criteria:
Includes:
- Class
Teachers must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teachers, or
be able to prove that an application to the VIT would be successful.
- Training
in Steiner Education or Background in Steiner/Waldorf education, or a
willingness to undertake training.
-
Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications
-
Demonstrable understanding of relevant policy and or legislation
pertaining to education in Victoria i.e. Welfare, Child protection,
Bullying, anti discrimination, etc.
Salary
Positions
are paid in accordance with the independent schools of Victoria Teachers’
award.
Upper School Teacher Job
Description
The
School:
Little
Yarra Steiner School is a single streamed comprehensive k -12 school that
works out of the Waldorf/Steiner school impulse. It is a member of the Independent Schools
Association of Victoria. The School itself is located outside Yarra
Junction in Victoria.
Role
of the Upper School Teacher
The Upper
School Teacher’s role is to undertake the delivery of the curriculum within
their discipline. He or she aims to be a figure of moral authority based on
commitment, care for the students and a willingness to develop a healthy
professional relationship with the parents.
Upper
School Teacher’s responsibilities:
The Upper
School Teacher’s primary responsibility is to bring in an artistic way the
curriculum as outlined by the school. In doing this the Upper School
Teacher is expected to work in cooperation with their fellow teachers, and
the school’s policies and procedures. Further responsibilities include but
are not limited to the following:
·
To work out of an
Anthroposophical understanding of child development
·
To work with and
follow the directives given by the College of Teachers
·
To recognise and
respect the individuality of each student in the class – both their gifts
and their challenges
·
To teach out of a
respect for the students
·
To widely research
their subjects
·
To create and
maintain a sound learning environment in the classroom
·
To be prepared for
all lessons
·
To use a variety
of strategies to engage all the students in class in the lessons taught
·
To develop and use
a variety of strategies for behaviour management in the classroom
·
To keep on-going
assessment records of each student in the class
·
To communicate
with and support the other teachers of the faculty
·
To maintain, or
assist in maintaining, the room and equipment dedicated to their discipline
·
To ensure that
adequate resources and materials are available for the teaching of their
lessons.
·
To attend staff
and faculty meetings (unless otherwise negotiated with the faculty)
Professional
Responsibilities
§
To be at school
for their committed hours of employment, and be punctual for lessons,
duties, and meetings.
§
If the teacher
is not in charge of the class at any time during the day he/she may leave
the campus but should inform the office beforehand.
§
Interviews,
extra meetings, parent-teacher evenings, excursions and performances may all
require the teacher to be at school outside school hours.
§
All staff members
are required to attend the January conference each year and curriculum days
as scheduled throughout the year.
§
Teachers will
perform break duties or other duties as part of the duty-of-care
responsibilities.
§
Each teacher
will prepare a program of the lessons they intend to teach at the beginning
of each year, outlining briefly the Main Lessons and Practice Lessons for
the year.
§
Records of
student attendance, parent-teacher interviews, lesson plans, incidents and
results of any benchmark tests done by the student are to be kept in the
appropriate file in the office.
§
Student reports
should be completed at least twice a year that comply with federal
regulations for reporting and with attendance noted, as well as a comment on
the development and progress of the student. These reports and copies of any
specialist reports or other official information relating to the student
should be kept on his/her file located in the office.
§
The curriculum
approved by the College of Teachers is to be followed. Any deviations from
this curriculum should only be undertaken with the consent of the College of
Teachers.
§
Where a parent
asks for a meeting with a teacher, the teacher is required to make
him/herself available at a mutually convenient time, however the teacher is
welcome to seek support with these meetings from a colleague, the College of
Teachers or the Education Administrator if he/she feels it is necessary.
§
Within reasonable
limits and depending upon the circumstances, teachers may be asked to do
relief teaching when other teachers are absent. (See relief teaching
procedures.)
§
Teachers may be
asked to join an interview committee, take part in curriculum writing,
undertake specified professional development, represent the school
officially and other administrative duties as required by the College.
§
College members
will have extra duties as required.
§
Teachers are
expected to have a positive and professional working relationship with their
colleagues.
§
Registration
requirements demand that teachers regularly take part in professional
development. The scope and frequency of activities will be negotiated with
Faculty and College.
§
When taking leave
ensure that, whenever possible, the appointed individual is informed in
advance of your absence.
§
To attend weekly
staff and faculty meetings
§
To follow the
procedures and policies of the school
§
To ask for
assistance when needed
§
Participate in
regular appraisals/reviews of their teaching
Salary
Positions
are paid in accordance with the Independent Schools of Victoria Teachers’
award.
Specialist Teacher Job
Description
The
School:
Little
Yarra Steiner School is a single streamed comprehensive k -12 school that
works out of the Waldorf/Steiner school impulse. It is a member of the
Independent Schools
Association of Victoria. The School itself is located outside Yarra
Junction in Victoria.
Role of
the Specialist Teacher
The
Specialist Teacher’s role is to undertake the delivery of the curriculum
within their discipline. He or she aims to be a figure of moral authority
based on commitment, care for the students and a willingness to develop a
healthy professional relationship with the parents.
Teacher’s responsibilities:
The
Specialist Teacher’s primary responsibility is to bring in an artistic way
the curriculum as outlined by the school. In doing this the Specialist
Teacher is expected to work in cooperation with their fellow teachers, and
the school’s policies and procedures. Further responsibilities include but
are not limited to the following:
·
To work out of an
Anthroposophical understanding of child development
·
To work with and
follow the directives given by the College of Teachers
·
To recognise and
respect the individuality of each student in the class – both their gifts
and their challenges
·
To teach out of a
respect for the students
·
To widely research
their subjects
·
To create and
maintain a sound learning environment in the classroom
·
To be prepared for
all lessons
·
To use a variety
of strategies to engage all the students in class in the lessons taught
·
To develop and use
a variety of strategies for behaviour management in the classroom
·
To keep on-going
assessment records of each student in the class
·
To communicate
with and support the other teachers of the faculty
·
To maintain, or
assist in maintaining, the room and equipment dedicated to their discipline
·
To ensure that
adequate resources and materials are available for the teaching of their
lessons.
·
To attend staff
and faculty meetings (unless otherwise negotiated with the faculty)
Professional Responsibilities
§
To be at school
for their committed hours of employment, and be punctual for lessons,
duties, and meetings.
§
If the teacher
is not in charge of the class at any time during the day he/she may leave
the campus but should inform the office beforehand.
§
Interviews,
extra meetings, parent-teacher evenings, excursions and performances may all
require the teacher to be at school outside school hours.
§
All staff members
are required to attend the January conference each year and curriculum days
as scheduled throughout the year.
§
Teachers will
perform break duties or other duties as part of the duty-of-care
responsibilities.
§
Each teacher
will prepare a program of the lessons they intend to teach at the beginning
of each year, outlining briefly the Lessons for the year.
§
Records
relating to student, lesson plans, incidents are to be kept in the
appropriate file in the office.
§
Student reports
should be completed at least twice a year that comply with federal
regulations for reporting and with attendance noted, as well as a comment on
the development and progress of the student. These reports and copies of any
specialist reports or other official information relating to the student
should be kept on his/her file located in the office.
§
The curriculum
approved by the College of Teachers is to be followed. Any deviations from
this curriculum should only be undertaken with the consent of the College of
Teachers.
§
Where a parent
asks for a meeting with a teacher, the teacher is required to make
him/herself available at a mutually convenient time, however the teacher is
welcome to seek support with these meetings from a colleague, the College of
Teachers or the Education Administrator if he/she feels it is necessary.
§
Within reasonable
limits and depending upon the circumstances, teachers may be asked to do
relief teaching when other teachers are absent. (See relief teaching
procedures.)
§
Teachers may be
asked to join an interview committee, take part in curriculum writing,
undertake specified professional development, represent the school
officially and other administrative duties as required by the College.
§
College members
will have extra duties as required.
§
Teachers are
expected to have a positive and professional working relationship with their
colleagues.
§
Registration
requirements demand that teachers regularly take part in professional
development. The scope and frequency of activities will be negotiated with
Faculty and College.
§
When taking leave
ensure that, whenever possible, the appointed individual is informed in
advance of your absence.
§
To attend weekly
staff and faculty meetings
§
To follow the
procedures and policies of the school
§
To ask for
assistance when needed
§
Participate in
regular appraisals/reviews of their teaching
Salary
Positions
are paid in accordance with the Independent Schools of Victoria Teachers’
award.