Little Yarra Steiner School seeks a Classroom Co-educator 30 hours per week.
The Classroom Co-educator works alongside the Class Teacher in a supportive role.
This position provides classroom, individual and small group support for students with identified learning needs.
A Co-educator at Little Yarra has appropriate qualifications for working in an educational support setting (Cert IV in Education Support or similar), ideally having also completed the Steiner Education Learning Support and Classroom Assistant Course.
The Co-educator works closely with the Class Teacher and reports to the Student Support Coordinator.
Qualities A Co-educator is expected to have a compassionate and caring disposition with a calm nature.
As the Co-educator is primarily a supportive role, they are required to be reliable and maintain orderliness within the Classroom environment.
They are flexible and adaptive in order to cope with working in an environment with children needing additional learning support and act with integrity as a role model worthy of imitation.
As a staff member, they are expected to be professional and enthusiastic about their work, demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve, and be able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Functions and Responsibilities The key responsibility of the Classroom Co-educator is to support the Class Teacher so that the teacher can deliver an appropriate learning program congruent with Steiner Education and the ASCF.
Key responsibilities of the Class Co-educator are to: Be professional and prepared for each day at work (punctuality, dress, preparation prior to children arriving) Support the Class Teacher with the delivery of their program by providing classroom,



individual and small group support for students with identified learning needs Assist the teacher to establish and maintain rhythms throughout the day and seasons.
Maintain confidentiality at all times Develop good Anthroposophical practice and be willing to expand their knowledge, understanding and best practice of Steiner Education Attend meetings in accordance with working days Participate in the cultural life of the School.
Be prepared to attend appropriate professional development sessions as required Tasks may include but are not limited to: Work one on one or in small groups with individual students Communicate with teaching staff on issues that affect the students' wellbeing Manage behaviour where appropriate in relation to duty of care.
Assist with the preparation for festivals, special events and the school's Open Day and Fair Attend Parent Teacher evenings, interviews and meetings if required Help to maintain the tone of the room Assist with hygiene procedures and First Aid for children as required Refer parent communications to the Class Teacher appropriately.
Proactively communicate with and inform the teacher of any concerns, including behavioural, child safety and OHS Work with individual students including: Simplifying tasks, clarifying tasks, breaking work into simple steps, scribing, reading, identifying relevant information, assisting with other areas as necessary Adjusting tasks based on the needs of the child Supporting teacher-led differentiation Supporting students during class activities, including Festivals,



incursions and excursions Responding to students requiring emotional support at any given time, eg taking child out for a break, helping to self-regulate.
Assisting with personal care needs of children where required, eg toileting, changing clothes etc.
Any other duties as required that will enhance the learning outcomes of students with identified learning needs.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Little Yarra Steiner School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are protected and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
At Little Yarra Steiner School we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in children's best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The School regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a child safe culture Position Analysis Frequent direct contact with children Know child protection responsibilities All staff are required to be familiar with the content of our Child Safe Policy and our Child Protection Program and their legal obligations with respect to the reporting of child abuse.
It is each individual's responsibility to be aware of key risk indicators of child abuse, to be observant, and to raise any concerns they may have relating to child abuse with one of the School's Child Safe Officers Employment is conditional to successful completion of Little Yarra Steiner School's Child Protection Induction requirements Please contact the School if any further information regarding the position is required.

📌 Classroom Co-Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Steiner Education Australia
📍 Melbourne