Details of Educator Intern Program:
- The Recipient will be allocated one experienced teacher mentor to support them throughout the program.
- The Recipient will attend one day per week for the duration of the program and be a paid casual employment arrangement.
- Full induction and orientation will be provided at the start of the program and continued support from Program Leader- Staff Development and mentor teacher will be provided to the Recipient and the program.
- The Recipient will have access to St Joseph’s College Professional Learning Framework opportunities, including engaging in one of our Professional Learning Team and Department collaboration.
- The Recipient will receive access to other professional learning being undertaken throughout the time of the program.
- The program will include opportunities to:
- Observe mentor teacher practise
- Observe practise of other SJC colleagues
- Learn to teach lessons under the direction of the mentor teacher
- Experience teaching and learning cycles including assessment practices
- Receive feedback in targeted and scheduled growth meetings with the mentor teacher
- Partake in College Professional Growth Planning (goal setting) with College trained facilitator
- Experience the College’s values and professional culture
- Assist and support student learning through long-term educative relationships
- Use the College relational pedagogy framework to develop classroom management skills and grow relationships with students
- When with students or classes, the Recipient will always be supported by a member of the College staff and not be left as the sole supervisor of students
- Pre and post placement interviews will be provided, including a mock interview with the Deputy Principal and Program Leader – Staff Development
- A reference and certificates of completion will be provided on conclusion of the program.
