<p>&nbsp;St Damian's Language Program follows the principles of the Teacher as Co-Learner model.&nbsp; We are currently seeking a language assistant to lead and support this Italian language program within the school. Ideally we are seeking someone who is fluent or a native speaker of Italian who is able to work with our staff and students to continue to embed the use of Italian.&nbsp; The successful applicant does not need to be a qualified teacher as the role calls for someone to work with the teachers and the students to increase the use of Italian.&nbsp;Our Languages program is delivered daily by teachers to encourage functional language use.&nbsp; Graduates or Educational Support Officers with good Italian language skills are also encouraged to apply.&nbsp; The position is for two days (0.4) per week, this can be negotiated in terms of how the work is carried out over the week.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicants will be willing and able to:</p> <ul> <li>enrich and enhance the development of our school vision and culture.</li> <li>be open to ongoing learning and development</li> <li>be enthusiastic, motivated and team orientated</li> <li>learn how to use student data to assess language attainment of students</li> <li>demonstrate a willingness to nurture the faith of all in our community, actively supporting our Catholic school vision</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applicants must have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a commitment to the ethos of Catholic education</li> </ul> <p>Please email applications addressed to the Principal, Mrs Rosanna Piccolo at</p> <p><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au?subject=ITALIAN%20LANGUAGE%20ASSISTANT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=ITALIAN%20LANGUAGE%20ASSISTANT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au?subject=ITALIAN%20LANGUAGE%20ASSISTANT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@sdbundoora.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;Please include the mobile contact numbers of three (3) referees one of whom must be a current Principal or employer.<br> &nbsp;</p>