Details of Educator Intern Program:
- The Intern will be allocated one experienced teacher mentor to support them throughout the program.
- The Intern will attend one day per week for the duration of the program.
- Full induction and orientation will be provided at the start of the program and continued support from Program Leader- Staff Development will be provided to the Intern and the program.
- The Intern 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 Intern will receive access to other professional learning being undertaken throughout the year.
- The program will include opportunities to:
– Observe mentor teacher practise
– Observe practise of other SJC colleagues
– Teach part and/or full lessons under the direction of the mentor teacher
– 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 Intern will always be supported by a member of the College staff and not be left as the sole supervisor of students
- The Intern may complete university placements at St Joseph’s College — check the calendar from UniSQ on the times for this
- 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.
