Teacher Aide x 4

• Want to have a real impact on the lives of some great people?
• Want to work for a values based organisation in a small team?
• Do you have experience building the capacity of others?

If you answered yes to everything above and also have relevant skills and experience, then we want to hear from you!

We are calling for applications from Teacher Aides interested in supporting Down Syndrome Queensland’s Adult Literacy Program.  We have 2 day per week roles available across:

Brisbane: Monday / Tuesday

Gold Coast: Thursday / Friday

Sunshine Coast:  Monday / Tuesday

Roles commence 28^th June and can be combined into a 4 day week role for suitable applicants.

The main focus of this position will be supporting the delivery of the ‘Latch-On Program’ to adults with an intellectual disability, which is due to commence in in July 2021.

Latch-On is an innovative, evidence-based literacy program that changes the lives of young adults with intellectual disabilities. The program provides opportunities for students to increase their literacy skills in a post-secondary school environment, using technology to enhance literacy, self-confidence, independence and work placement opportunities.

Latch-On combines traditional literacy and numeracy teaching styles with technology instruction, also including health and fitness education.  The program has been developed by The University of Queensland and is backed by over 20 years of research.

To be successful in this role you will need to be adaptable, well organized but flexible, have exceptional experience and most of all be willing to have fun, stretch your comfort zone and be creative and innovative in your approach.

We are also currently taking applications from Teachers to lead the program.

To apply for this opportunity please submit your current resume, along with a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, your suitability for the position and your preference of location and part-time or casual.

For further information contact Andrew Dower, Programs Manager on programs@downsyndromeqld.org.au or 07 3356 6655

Down Syndrome Queensland is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people with a disability to apply for all positions.

Key Dates:

Friday 4^th June – Application Close

Tuesday 8^th June – Interviews

Optional: Monday 28^th June – Employment Commencement (Induction & Onboarding)

Optional: Tuesday 29^th June – Planning time

Mandatory: Wednesday 30^th June – Latch-On professional development delivered by University of Queensland

Mandatory: Thursday 1^st July – Latch-On professional development delivered by University of Queensland

Optional: Friday 2^nd July – Planning time

Week beginning Monday 5^th July – Classes commence.

Qualification Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support/Teacher Aide/Disability Services studies or relevant experience.
• Current certificate in First Aid (or be willing to gain this certificate).
• Current Blue Card and Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening Clearance) (or be willing to obtain).