Job Description

Sydney Japanese International School – Terrey Hills NSW

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Position Overview: EAL/D Teacher (Primary School)

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School Type: Independent Primary School (NSW)

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Role Type: Part-Time / Monday and Tuesday in both Japanese and International Division

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Target Group: Students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D), with a primary focus on supporting Japanese background speakers across K–6.

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Key Responsibilities & Expectations

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1. Direct Student Support & Teaching

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- Versatile Delivery Models: Deliver targeted instruction through a combination of in-class co-teaching (push-in model), small-group guided learning, and intensive 1-on-1 support based on student needs.
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- Language Acquisition Focus: Provide explicit instruction in English vocabulary, grammar, phonics, reading comprehension, and speaking/listening skills for students with limited or emerging English proficiency.
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- Scaffolding Japanese Background Learners: Implement strategies tailored to native Japanese speakers adjusting to the English phonological and grammatical structure (e.g., sound distinctions, sentence structure, and visual/conceptual scaffolding).
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2. Teacher Collaboration & Curriculum Differentiation

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- Co-Planning & Differentiation: Work closely with primary classroom teachers to adapt and differentiate existing units of work, assessment tasks, and daily learning activities.
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- Resource Creation: Develop visual aids, graphic organisers, dual-language resources (where appropriate), and simplified texts to ensure EAL/D students can access the NSW Curriculum.
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- Classroom Modeling: Model effective EAL/D teaching strategies within mainstream classrooms to support mainstream teachers in building EAL/D capacity.
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Assessment, Monitoring & Reporting

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- Language Proficiency Mapping: Assess incoming and existing EAL/D students against the NSW EAL/D Learning Progression (Beginning, Emerging, Developing, Consolidating).
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- Progress Tracking: Regularly monitor, document, and report on student language growth and academic milestones across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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- Reporting: Provide detailed feedback for formal school reports and participate in parent-teacher interviews (utilising translation tools or interpreters where required).
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4. Community & Cultural Support

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- Culturally Responsive Environment: Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that validates students' cultural identities while easing their transition into the Australian school system.
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- Parent Communication: Build positive relationships with families, communicating progress and school expectations effectively and compassionately.
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Key Selection Criteria

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Qualifications

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Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent recognized by NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority). TESOL / EAL/D qualification or proven experience highly regarded.

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Language Requirement

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Native speaker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. (Japanese language skills are welcomed but NOT mandatory).

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In-Class Experience

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Demonstrated ability to co-teach, run small intervention groups, and provide tailored 1-on-1 assistance inside an active primary classroom.

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Differentiation Skills

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Proven expertise in breaking down complex curriculum content into accessible, scaffolded lessons for non-native English speakers.

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Compliance

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Current NESA accreditation and an active NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).

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📌 EAL/D Teacher (Northern Beaches Council)
🏢 Sydney Japanese International School
📍 Northern Beaches Council