Alta-1 College QLD Education Facilitator / Teacher Aide Full Time Position Commencement Term 2, 2026 Moreton Bay Region, Queensland About Alta-1 Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and atrisk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed one at a time. College Context Alta-1 College Queensland is a multisited, independent, coeducational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 712. We work with atrisk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing traumainformed, wraparound support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students. Child Safe Statement Alta-1 College is committed to providing a childsafe environment which safeguards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people. See www.alta-1.com.au for more information. The Opportunity Alta-1 College QLD is growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are atrisk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. The college delivers a model that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across the last decade in Queensland. Our vision to see lives changed oneatatime as well as our mission to transform communities through justice, knowledge recovery and hope are the other key drivers that underpin our desire to reach more young people. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for atrisk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and communityminded staff team. As a staff member at Alta-1, you will never feel alone. Education Facilitators at Alta-1 College are essential to the effective delivery of a recovery focused education to enrolled students. With responsibilities covering program and teacher assistance, student learning support and lowlevel wellbeing support, our Education Facilitator roles are dynamic and rewarding roles. No day is ever the same, yet at the same time there are overarching structures that knit everything together. Individuals with teacher aide, youth work and chaplaincy qualifications and experience may be well suited to the role and are encouraged to apply. Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities The Education Facilitator assists teachers in the delivery of educational programs and provides daytoday support for individual students and small groups. They: Support the implementation of curriculum and recovery programs under teacher direction Provide administrative and classroom support to assist teaching staff Care for students wellbeing in line with Alta1 values and protocols Supervise and engage students in small groups and onetoone contexts Participate in extracurricular and campus activities The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to building positive, supportive relationships with young people. Role Selection Criteria Essential (applicable to all college staff) Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct Passionate about supporting atrisk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change Essential (role specific) Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in delivering curriculum and programs Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students positively Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures Experience with and commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and safety Highly desirable Knowledge of traumainformed, inclusive education practices Previous experience working with atrisk and educationally disengaged young people Required Qualifications CertIV in Youth Work or in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher) The holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one) Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check Holder of a valid driver license How to apply If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor. Please submit applications via email to [email protected] addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke. Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 30th March, 2026. N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Privacy Notice In applying for this position, you will be providing Alta1 College QLD with personal information. We can be contacted by phone at (07) 5301 8008, or by email at [email protected] If you would like a copy of the Employment Collection Notice or Privacy Policy, please email [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Education Facilitator