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Form of workOur Purpose
Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.
Our Vision
We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.
About the Role
To support Employment, Education and Training (EET) programme to achieve its objective of preparing young people aged 14 to 16 who are disengaged from mainstream education for the world of work. Participate as Teacher in the offer and provision of appropriate education, skill training, mentoring, therapeutic intervention services and activities - including services to develop personal and independent living skills.
This role is offered on a Fixed Term, Part Time basis, at our Campus in Parkerville.
As a Teacher-Trainer, your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Develop or oversee the consultative development of individual educational, developmental and employment goals and of participant plans to achieve these goals.
- Identify and develop options for work experience placements for programme participants.
- Support and participate as required to ensure the success of corporate volunteer days.
- Take responsibility for the preparation, implementation, and delivery of a relevant endorsed education programme to all EET participants.
- Teach to lesson objectives as directed by TAFE assignments and record student outcomes.
In order to be successful for this role, the applicant will have:
- Eligibility for registration as a Teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA with a teaching degree or Training experience with Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to develop appropriate community resources and partnerships;
- Understanding, skills and experience in working with young people at risk in ways which strengthen and empower;
- Ability to appropriately differentiate and apply teaching and learning materials to suit individual learners;
- Skills and experience to effectively manage challenging behaviours and specific learning needs within a classroom setting;
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
- Knowledge of current trends and issues relating to youth employment;
- Understanding and experience in case management and advocacy for young people and families.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits.
- SCHADS Schedule B Paypoint and Level 5.1 – 5.3 - $47.50 - $49.65 per hour
- Discounted Health Insurance Plans
- EAP Service with Wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Please apply directly via Seek.
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Wednesday, 10th April 2024. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. has met the Safeguarding Children Standards set out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and received full Safeguarding Children accreditation in September 2019 and achieved re-accreditation in June 2022.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
