Junior Program Coordinator

Role: Junior Program Coordinator

Location: Brisbane

Reports to: Director of Studies (DoS) Brisbane

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Description:

ILSC Education Group is one of Australias largest and most recognised language schools known for the quality rigour and variety of programs that are tailored to best meet international student needs and Programs include General English English for Academic Purposes IELTS Preparation Cambridge Preparation Juniors and a variety of engaging Elective classes.

The Junior Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in engaging ILSC young learners in their English language studies ensuring best practice in L&T methodologies classroom management project- based assessment and use of educational technology; being a successful mediator between a descriptive curriculum and student goals and needs; supporting student academic progress and student satisfaction; working collaboratively and constructively within the teaching and broader teams; completing all administrative and reporting tasks as required; and adhering to relevant ILSC Policies and Procedures.

The Junior Program Coordinator also plays a key role in coordinating the operational delivery of the Junior Program and ensuring engaging age-appropriate English language instruction to young learners aged 1217. The role works collaboratively and constructively within the teaching team and the wider campus community. Operating within a highly structured and supportive program environment the position combines best-practice classroom teaching with a strong focus on student wellbeing cultural learning and pastoral care.

In addition to their teaching duties the Junior Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating operational delivery maintaining and communicating weekly timetables liaising with internal and external departments such as academic accommodation student services and agents where appropriate while also providing lessons drawn from the ILSC Junior English Curriculum supporting student academic progress and engagement and contributing to a safe inclusive and positive learning experience.

The Junior Program Coordinator will represent ILSCs core values internally and externally upholding a collaborative and supportive staffroom ethos and participating actively in sector Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups.

The Junior Program Coordinator is supported by the ILSC Head Teachers reports to the campus Director of Studies (DoS) and is employed in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES) and the Educational Services (Post Secondary Education) Award 2020.

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Teach a variety of multimodal ELICOS classes (teaching roster and total weekly hours to vary based on operational need; teaching up to 25 hours per week)
• Work collaboratively with ILSC Head Teachers and other ILSC Teachers
• Prepare and upload clear lesson plans prior to each lesson
• Perform periodical analyses of student goals and needs against set learning outcomes
• Embrace a principled communicative methodological approach
• Engage students in their learning through a student-centred teaching philosophy
• Enhance classroom learning and teaching by implementing new resources and technologies
• Provide students with regular formative feedback
• Be alert to and escalate student welfare concerns as appropriate
• Complete all teaching-related admin accurately and within required deadlines
• Attend and actively participate in Session Meetings & Professional Development Sessions
• Actively contribute to ILSCs positive learning ethos and inclusive collegiate staffroom culture
• Commit to reflective practice (self/peer observations engaging with ELT literature and trends)
• Participate in and represent ILSC in SIGs and CoPs
• Other related dutiesor projectsas determined by the campus Director of Studies
• Coordinate and supervise the operational delivery of the Junior Program including orientation daily schedules extra-curricular activities and weekly excursions
• Liaise with the campus DoS to maintain and communicate weekly timetables covering Junior English classes afternoon activities and full day excursions
• Liaise with internal departments and external agents (if required) to ensure program alignment and student readiness
• Act as the primary point of contact for junior students throughout the program for all academic matters and liaise with the Student Services Manager on pastoral care needs
• Ensure student wellbeing safety and supervision in line with ILSC Junior Program standards and Australian child safety requirements
• Liaise with the DoS on critical incidents emergencies and behavioural concerns promptly and professionally
• Oversee daily attendance and student check-ins across classes activities and excursions
• Coordinate closely with the Accommodation team regarding homestay placements arrivals departures and ongoing support
• Escalate accommodation-related concerns
• Coordinate and supervise onsite and offsite activities including afternoon activities and weekly full-day excursions
• Liaise with transport providers and external vendors to ensure safe and timely operations
• Support and coordinate Junior Program teachers and activity supervisors as required
• Maintain clear communication with agents advisors teachers activity supervisors where required
• Ensure accurate program documentation including attendance records incident reports and student progress reporting
• Support end-of-course processes including certificates progress reports and post-program feedback
• Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies

Essential Qualifications Skills and Attributes:

• Passionate about English language teaching international education and working with young learners
• Excellent people skills and ability to engage students of all levels and backgrounds
• Sophisticated intercultural awareness and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and flexibility to teach across different Junior classes and levels
• Effective time management skills to meet program deadlines
• Ability to deal with unexpected issues and differing student needs
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure or escalate as required
• Excellent team collaboration skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Excellent organisational administrative and computer skills including MS Office (MS Teams desirable)
• Excellent work ethic
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)
• Full Australian work rights

Education and Experience Required

• Recognised Bachelorsdegree(or equivalent)
• Trinity CertTESOL Cambridge CELTA or Cert IVTESOL (or equivalent)
• Excellent understanding of TESOL methodology programs and assessment practices
• Experience working with children or adolescents (1217) in an educational summer camp or study tour environment
• Strong understanding of duty of care student welfare and youth supervision
• Excellent organisational interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and respond calmly under pressure
• Availability to work flexible hours including afternoons and weekends during program delivery

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

AboutILSC ELSGreystone College& Greystone Institute

A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada AustraliaIrelandand India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and careertraining andhas grown to include10incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney MelbourneAdelaideandPerth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS EducationalServices bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.

Ourmission is to provide our global community with transformative learninglivingand work experiences by offering the finest languagecareerand higher education programs.

OurCore Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION:To evolve through creativity& diversity.

RESPECT:To treat everyone with compassion& dignity.

COLLABORATION:Tobuild community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY:Toact responsibly& ethicallyin everything we do.

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC