Library Technician

4 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Panmure Primary School is a small, rural school committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We are located 25km from Warrnambool. We take pride in our close-knit community, where our dedicated staff works collaboratively to support the learning and growth of each child. Our school encourages a strong sense of belonging and engagement, valuing each student's social, emotional, academic, and creative development. At Panmure Primary School, we recognise and celebrate the diversity within our community. We embrace the social and cultural backgrounds of our students, staff, and families, which strengthen our inclusive approach to education. We strive to challenge each student to achieve their potential, with enthusiastic support from staff and parents working together to create positive outcomes and inspiring learning environments. Our curriculum emphasises core skills in literacy and numeracy and is enriched with programs in Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts, and STEM. We also provide additional support programs to meet the unique needs of our students, including a strong focus on individual growth through structured phonics programs and tailored learning initiatives. Selection Criteria 1. Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and age-appropriate literacy programs that cater to diverse student needs, particularly within a rural or regional school setting. 2. Strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum with an ability to align literacy programming to meet curriculum standards and school-specific goals. 3. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills , with the ability to work effectively with school staff, Committees of Management, and other MARC/MACC teachers to enhance student learning and resource access. 4. Proven experience in managing and maintaining educational resources in a mobile setting, ensuring the availability of quality materials to support literacy development across multiple schools. 5. Commitment to fostering positive learning environments that promote a love of reading and contribute to improved engagement and educational outcomes for students in small, rural communities. Role Position Overview: The MARC (Mobile Area Resource Centre) Van Teacher will deliver a dynamic literacy-focused program to a network of small rural schools in South-West Victoria, including Panmure Primary School, Cudgee Primary School, Grasmere Primary School, Woolsthorpe Primary School, Noorat Primary School, and Nullawarre Primary School. This role is essential in providing students with access to an extensive range of texts and resources, fostering engagement, and supporting literacy education across multiple-year levels. As a MARC teacher, you will work collaboratively with the serviced schools to develop and deliver engaging programs that enhance learning outcomes and promote a love for reading and literacy. This role requires a motivated educator committed to making a significant impact in rural communities by providing high-quality literacy experiences. Key Responsibilities: Deliver a comprehensive literacy program tailored to the needs of each school and its students, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Provide equitable access to quality literacy resources, supporting diverse learning needs across schools. Collaborate with school staff and Committees of Management (CoM) to design and implement literacy programs that align with each school's goals and priorities. Promote a love of reading through engaging activities and resource sharing to support student engagement and literacy skill development. Participate actively in collaborative learning communities within and across MARC school clusters to continually improve program delivery and outcomes. Maintain the MARC Van library resources, ensuring up-to-date and relevant materials are available for each serviced school. Program Overview: The MARC Program was developed to support small rural and regional schools by providing specialized literacy and art programs. The MARC Van focuses on delivering a high-quality, literacy-based program. Through the MARC Van, students in South-West Victoria gain access to a wide array of texts, literacy resources, and curriculum-aligned programs designed to improve engagement and learning outcomes. MARC services support schools in achieving fair and equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities tailored to the needs of their students. Responsibilities The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to: Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students; Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school; Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal; Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions; Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties. Who May Apply Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Other Information All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Please ensure that your application includes: A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr