PERMANENT, PART-TIME, TERM-TIME(4 days per week, 6.5 hours per day)We are looking for a friendly, capable and organised person to assist the Teacher Librarian in the operations of the Primary Library and help instill a positive experience and attitude in students to learn, and to develop a hunger for information as they learn about the world.This person would be required to:Assist the Teacher Librarian in administrative duties required to run the library, including book borrowing, cataloguing and shelving, processing overdue accounts, assisting students logging into and using iPadsAdministering online learning programs (eg, Accessit) to help students access and engage with these programsProcess book orders and requisitionsAssist the Teacher Librarian to manage class visits to the Library and help with small groupsAssist classroom teachers with classroom loansAssist with other administrative tasks as requiredAbsolutely essential in this position is a high aptitude for using computer applications and databases, including the Microsoft Suite, and the aptitude to learning computer program quickly. While it would be useful to have experience and background working in a library setting and managing the borrowing of books and other resources, this is not essential. Key in this role is being able to work with a range of stakeholders to deliver a smooth service to staff and students. The successful applicant should also have:Experience in working with children and a passion for doing soExcellent interpersonal skills to administer the library program within the established policies and procedures, but show empathy, tact and care while doing soAbility to be flexible and adapt to changes in the library schedules and programsAbility to work independently and show initiativeAbility to manage time well, problem-solve, and prioritise tasks daily If you believe you have skills and capabilities required for this position we very warmly invite you to submit an application.In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices.STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTSIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.STATEMENT OF FAITHIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.GENERALPlease note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment. All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All teaching staff must be registered teachers and all non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Child Safety Check (Blue card).Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:Australian birth certificatePassportEvidence of permanent residence statusAustralian Citizenship certificateRole Description

Primary Library Teacher Aide

PERMANENT, PART-TIME, TERM-TIME

(4 days per week, 6.5 hours per day)

We are looking for a friendly, capable and organised person to assist the Teacher Librarian in the operations of the Primary Library and help instill a positive experience and attitude in students to learn, and to develop a hunger for information as they learn about the world.

This person would be required to:

  • Assist the Teacher Librarian in administrative duties required to run the library, including book borrowing, cataloguing and shelving, processing overdue accounts, assisting students logging into and using iPads
  • Administering online learning programs (eg, Accessit) to help students access and engage with these programs
  • Process book orders and requisitions
  • Assist the Teacher Librarian to manage class visits to the Library and help with small groups
  • Assist classroom teachers with classroom loans
  • Assist with other administrative tasks as required

Absolutely essential in this position is a high aptitude for using computer applications and databases, including the Microsoft Suite, and the aptitude to learning computer program quickly. While it would be useful to have experience and background working in a library setting and managing the borrowing of books and other resources, this is not essential. Key in this role is being able to work with a range of stakeholders to deliver a smooth service to staff and students. The successful applicant should also have:

  • Experience in working with children and a passion for doing so
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to administer the library program within the established policies and procedures, but show empathy, tact and care while doing so
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the library schedules and programs
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
  • Ability to manage time well, problem-solve, and prioritise tasks daily

 

If you believe you have skills and capabilities required for this position we very warmly invite you to submit an application.

In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices.

STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.

GENERAL

  1. Please note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.
  2. Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment. All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.
  3. Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All teaching staff must be registered teachers and all non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Child Safety Check (Blue card).
  4. Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:
  • Australian birth certificate
  • Passport
  • Evidence of permanent residence status
  • Australian Citizenship certificate