ELTHAM College is seeking a fluent Chinese Language Assistant for a casual position with availability to work 3–4 hours per day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Term 2 and Term 3.
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on a stunning ninety-eight acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.
This role collaboratively works with the LOTE Coordinator and classroom Teacher to support the students.
The language being studied is the modern standard/official version of Chinese.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support students preparing for VCE oral examinations, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, fluency, and confidence
- Conduct conversation practice sessions, simulating exam conditions and providing constructive feedback
- Assist in transforming language learning by incorporating engaging teaching methods such as songs, games, role-playing, and interactive activities
- Work closely with VCE and VET language teachers to align activities with curriculum objectives and assessment criteria
- Monitor students’ progress and provide individualised feedback to enhance their speaking skills
- Stay updated with VCE examination requirements and best practices in language instruction
What you bring to the role:
- Capacity to accommodate different student learning styles and abilities
- Ability to develop constructive relationships with students which engender positive attitudes to learning
- High level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements
- Clearance to work with children - WWCC
- Entitled to live and work in Australia
What we offer:
- Supportive and collegiate team
- Free on-site parking
- On-site café
- Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates
- Proximity to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment
- Employee Assistance Program
Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!
Growing hearts and minds, and helping our community prosper.
Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria to ELTHAM College at employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.
Closing date: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.
Child Safety at ELTHAM College
All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.