AddressThe Smith Family is a children's education charity that helps young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through harnessing the power of education.
We are seeking an experienced Learning Club Coordinator to join our family. Reporting to the Team Leader, Learning for Life and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will be responsible for the delivery The Smith Family Learning Clubs to engage students in their academic learning.
This is a casual position offering up to 6 hours per week (generally two afternoons per week from 1.30pm-4.30pm) during school terms.
About our role
You will be responsible for:
- Facilitating the development of session plans in partnership with key partners including schools and university.
- Weekly management and administrative tasks for smooth and efficient running of the Learning Club.
- Supervising and supporting volunteer tutors to implement learning practices during Learning Club sessions.
- Ensuring the duty of care of volunteer tutors and TSF child protection policy is implemented for the duration of the club.
- Ensuring supply and maintenance of resources for each Learning Club session.
About you
As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
- Experience in working with children in an educational setting.
- Experience in management of volunteer tutors
- Knowledge of issues affecting disadvantaged students
- Experience in teaching literacy with ESL focus
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level of literacy and numerical skills, including written, verbal, and computing skills
- Ability to relate effectively with students, tutors, and other stakeholders
- Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check
About our culture
The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.
If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you. You may view the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser https://static.ethicaljobs.com.au/media/1716344281_mmrbV_.pdf.
Closing date: 3 June 2024
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
