Hillcrest Christian College Hiring for Early Learning Community Assistant Educator Job at Australia Full Time

ABOUT THE POSITION

ROLE: ASSISTANT EDUCATOR – EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

The College is undertaking an expansion and upgrade of our Early Learning Community (ELC) for
2022.The College is seeking to appoint an additional Early Childhood Assistant Educator in our ELC. This
is a 12 month contract position working 30 hours per week over 5 days with an immediate start. The
successful applicant must be available between the hours of 6am and 6pm.
Full details of the duties and responsibilities for the position are outlined below.

As a community member in College life, the Early Childhood Assistant Educator will act with the utmost
integrity and humility, reflecting their Christian faith and submission to the Lordship of Christ in all they
do.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

How to apply for the position:
1. Complete an Employment Application Form by selecting the ‘apply now’ link located on the College
website: http://www.hillcrest.qld.edu.au/careers. There is provision within this application form to
upload your prepared resume and selection criteria statement.
Note: The application will not be successfully submitted until the resume has been uploaded. An
automatic response of the completed submission will be sent to you via email. Please contact us on the
email address below should your submission not submit successfully. Applications that are not
submitted via the College’s website may not be considered or acknowledged.
2. Write a covering letter explaining your motivation in applying for this position. Maximum of 1 A4 page
(11-point Calibri font)
3. Submit a resume which summarises your education, work history, lists verbal referees, and other skills.
(maximum of 4 pages)
Queries about the position may be directed to the Human Resources Department, via Main Reception
on (07) 5593 4226 or via email ([email protected])
CLOSING DATE | 3:00PM THURSDAY 27 JANUARY 2022.

ROLE DESCRIPTION | ASSISTANT EDUCATOR – EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
ROLE
The ELC Assistant Educator ensures that learning is maximised for all students throughout the Kindy
curriculum, the Christian worldview is embedded; the duty of care is met in and out of class; good order
and discipline are maintained and a loving and caring environment is provided.
To support the College’s Mission Statement, Christian ethos and cornerstones – God Centred Education;
Evangelistic Outreach; Academic Excellence and Personal Integrity through personal example, interaction
with colleagues, students and parents.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

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Generally, to students, teaching staff and the College community,

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Directly, to the Director of Early Learning Centre and to the Head of Junior Learning Community

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Ultimately, to the Executive Head of College.

KEY LIAISONS

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Parents and Carers

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Other ELC Staff/Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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Minimum of a Certificate III in Childcare

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ACECQA approved qualifications

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First Aid Certificate

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Right to work in Australia

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Positive Notice Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

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Support the College’s desire to develop a distinctively Christian community within the College.

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Show the highest moral character, behaviour and leadership, adhering to strong ethical standards
which demonstrates integrity.

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Take responsibility for own personal and professional learning and development including involvement
in professional associations and participation in staff meetings, conferences, PD weeks and staff
devotions.

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Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, together with any other software, hardware
and technology in common use throughout the College.

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Work collaboratively and collegially with the Kindy Teacher in relation to the day to day running of the
Kindergarten curriculum.

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Attend excursions, parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings and interviews.

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Be diligent and punctual with rostering and other required tasks.

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Treat each child with dignity and respect, taking into consideration any cultural, socio-economic or
other differences which may arise.

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Maintain confidentiality in line with the services Child Protection Policy.

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Maintain appropriate voice levels.

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Manage time effectively and appropriately.

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Make decisions about own work within set expectations and guidelines.

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Positively interact with all children, nurturing their confidence and self-esteem, giving each child
individual attention and comfort throughout the day.

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Ensure you wear a hat and sunscreen when outdoors.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

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Model, encourage and expound as appropriate the fundamentals of what it means to be a Christian
school and what it means to teach from a Christian Worldview.

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Be known as a leader who genuinely cares and loves in the model of Christ.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Management

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Work with staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the day to day running of the room and
service.

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Assist the Kindy teacher in the daily routine of appropriate early childhood education and experiences.

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Supervise and engage in the activities of a group of children during the day for whom you are
responsible.

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Assist in planning for the ongoing development of each individual child (this also includes maintaining
up to date observations and portfolios for the child).

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Participate in supervising indoor/outdoor environments

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Ensure a clean and healthy environment for all children. Ensure that room is kept clean and tidy and
work with other staff in the room on maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

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Ensure safety measures are always implemented within the room e.g., chemicals are not accessible to
children.

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Ensure safe sleeping practices are implemented within the room as per service sleep and rest policy.

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Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times. The all furniture is secure and safe.

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Ensure that room displays reflect the current interests of the children. Art work is to be displayed
respectfully and linking to EYLF and NQS.

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Ensure that the health needs of children are maintained at all times e.g. meal times are relaxed and
supervision is adhered to.

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Ensure that all children are actively supervised at all times within the indoor and outdoor environment.
Children are not to be left alone under any circumstances.

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Ensure that open lines with parents are maintained at all times.

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Perform incidental administrative duties e.g. completing time sheet daily.

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Assist children in self-help skills e.g. toileting, hand washing, feeding, etc.

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Witness the administration of first aid or medication as indicated by the parent and the recording of
same.

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Complete daily safety checks on centre equipment, yard, rooms and playground and complete
checklists accordingly.

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Complete the Responsible Person Log if you are working in the role as Responsible Person.

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Attend to incidental cleaning and housekeeping, as required and ensure that weekly cleaning checklists
are complete.

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Assist children in self-help skills e.g. toileting, hand washing, feeding, etc.

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Assist children in managing their behaviour under the Kindergarten Teacher’s and Director’s guidance.

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Initiate and participate in play with the children, supervising at all times.

Duty of Care

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Be responsible for the nurture and care of the children within your class, providing for the individual
long and short-term needs of each child.

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Develop open respectful relationships with each family.

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Ensure that all children are supervised at all times, as per regulations.

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Maintain confidentiality in line with the service’s Child Protection policy and Confidentiality Policy.

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Ensure that safety standards are implemented and a healthy learning environment is maintained.

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Monitor and support children’s health concerns e.g., allergies or health problems.

Curriculum

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Implement the services philosophy in the classroom and other aspects of school life.

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Assist in the development and implementation of an appropriate program that is consistent with the
philosophy and policies of the Kindergarten.

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Effectively establish and implement the services procedures in line with Child Care Regulations and
Law, National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.

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Assisting in maintaining children’s portfolios and that portfolios are regularly updated throughout the
year to show the child’s learning journey of their time at our service.

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Complete monthly observations of children in collaboration with the Kindy teacher.

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Maintain a safe, secure, interactive and inspiring learning environment.

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Contribute to critical reflections on a weekly basis.

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Participate and contribute in the development and implementation of the services Quality
Improvement Plan (QIP).

Professional Development

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Participate in the annual staff appraisal process within the service.

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Complete an individual professional development plan annually.

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Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the spiritual growth and fellowship of the community.

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Commitment to ongoing growth and development and a willingness to learn, including in areas of
technology.

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As per individual professional development plan participate in professional development
opportunities.

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Participate in regular staff meetings.

Other Responsibilities

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Be flexible and intuitive enough to be able to develop a positive working relationship with a variety of
people in various areas of responsibility.

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Be prepared to work with children in a variety of environments.

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To supervise and guide students on placement.

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To share the responsibility for the safety of the Centre’s environment and its equipment.

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Comply with WH&S requirements and demonstrate commitment to WH&S through personal
involvement. Become actively involved in the hazard identification, assessment and control process.

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Any other duties in line with your skill and as requested by the Head of Culture and Wellbeing and the
Director of the Early Learning Community (Kindy).

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Administer first aid as indicated by the parent or Director and the recording of same.

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Complete daily safety checks on centre equipment, yard, rooms and playground and complete
checklists accordingly.

CHRISTIAN FAITH, INVOLVEMENT IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY
All Hillcrest Christian College, employees have a personal, vibrant Christian faith and regularly attend a local Christian
church. Christian values are demonstrated daily in their application to their role, willingness to share their faith and
in positive relationships with others.

The College reserves the right to alter this role description, from time to time, in line with student and College needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants will be notified of the selection panels’ decision within four weeks of the closing date. Only short-
listed applicants will be interviewed. Skype interviews may be accepted for interstate or international applicants.
The interview will consist of a series of questions, based on determining the capacity of the applicant to fulfil the
requirements of the role. Candidates may also be given the opportunity to give examples of how they would handle
case scenario situations.
Reference checks may be undertaken at any time throughout the application process. Should you not wish this to
happen, please advise in your application.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Wages and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Hillcrest Christian College Enterprise
Agreement 2017. Wages are paid fortnightly into employees’ nominated bank account.
The College is a smoke and alcohol-free environment. No smoking or alcohol consumption is permitted on campus
or whilst participating in a College activity.
Policies and procedures are in place for College staff, including those required by workplace laws and Worksafe
Australia. It is important that these policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
All new employees undergo an induction upon commencement of employment.
EXPECTATIONS OF A HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE EMPLOYEE
To uphold and promote Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Values, Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Requirements. To
demonstrate these values in attitude, communication, work performance and relationships with others.
The Hillcrest Shield represents a common understanding of how the College is structured, to reflect the
foundations of the beginning, the heritage of the history and the intent for the future. It defines Hillcrest culture and
is underpinned by frameworks for age-appropriate ways of working and learning specific to each community: Early
Learning Community, Junior Learning Community, Middle Learning Community, Senior Learning Community and
International Learning Community; united in a shared, future-focused vision for the College.

CHRISTIAN FAITH, INVOLVMENT IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY
All Hillcrest Christian College employees are to have a personal, vibrant Christian faith and regularly attend a local
Christian church. Christian values are to be demonstrated daily in their application to their role, willingness to share
their faith and in positive relationships with others.

OUR VISION
To aspire, as an outreach of Reedy Creek Baptist Church, to facilitate a world leading, future-focused educational
experience; underpinned by a biblical world view.

OUR MISSION
Hillcrest Christian College Teachers and Staff create a positive and caring environment to deliver young
people to society who are:
EDUCATED and prepared for success in their personal, professional and spiritual life.
EQUIPPED with the knowledge to discern what is good, the skills to demonstrate self-discipline and
integrity and the spirit to live with compassion.
EMPOWERED to commit themselves to action, for a better society.
ENERGISED to live the truth of the gospel of Jesus in the service of God.

OUR CORNERSTONES
Hillcrest was founded upon four Cornerstones, and these fundamental principles continue to guide our
College.
EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH
The first Cornerstone of our foundation is our belief that the College has a spiritual ministry to its students
and an evangelistic outreach into the community. The most important subject that is taught every day is
God and the most important book that is used is the Bible.
Our objectives are to be good stewards of the time that the Lord has given us, to minister to the children in
the College, to bring each child to a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to train them in the
fundamental truths of the faith. This spiritual training is provided in every area of the college life, so that the
child is presented with a totally Christian worldview and will come to understand that man’s chief end is to
glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
‘Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations….’ Matthew 28:19
GOD-CENTRED EDUCATION
The second Cornerstone of the foundation is our philosophy of education which is God-centred and not man-
centred. All knowledge and wisdom have their foundation in the ultimate and absolute standard of truth –
the Bible. This standard is to be applied in every textbook in every class and subject by every teacher.
The objective is the production of individuals who are articulate, knowledgeable and of sound character,
who know and willingly serve God and are able to make decisions for themselves and function as responsible
and free members of a free society. Therefore, the College will address spiritual development as well as the
intellectual, social and physical development of students.
‘For the Lord gives wisdom, and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.’ Proverbs 2:6
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The third Cornerstone of the foundation is academic excellence. The College has the responsibility to offer
the best in Christian education recognising that it must produce a good product to stay in business.
‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not for men.’ Colossians 3:23

PERSONAL INTEGRITY
The fourth Cornerstone is high personal standards of conduct. We believe that high academic standards are
incompatible with low morale, dress and conduct standards. We believe that the Lord called our College into
existence and that He will bless our efforts as we adhere to the standards of morals, conduct and dress of
which He approves. These standards apply to everyone in the College – students, staff, administrators and
board members.
‘May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord is in you.’ Psalm 25:21

OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY | RESPECT | COURAGE | SERVICE | HUMILITY | DILIGENCE | DISCERNMENT
At Hillcrest, we encourage every student to live a life of purpose, that they would appreciate their unique gifts,
celebrate their potential, impact their communities for good, and ‘live a life worthy of that which they were called.’
(Ephesians 4:1)
INTEGRITY A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings
evil thing out of the evil stored up in his heart. Luke 6:45

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We deliver on our promise to keep Christ at the centre of all that we do.

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We demonstrate sound, moral and ethical principles aligned to our vision, mission and values.

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We strive to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

RESPECT A new command I give you: love one another. As I loved you, so you must love one another. By
this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35

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We show respect for ourselves, others, the College and the environment.

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We show love to one another.

COURAGE Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

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We do all things through Him who strengthens us.

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We walk boldly knowing God strengthens us to do what we need to do.

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We have courage because the Lord, Our God is with us wherever we go.

SERVICE – Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant … just as the Son of
Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:26-
28

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We are generous with our time, gifts and talents to help others in need.

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We are servant-hearted in all that we do.

HUMILITY – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above
yourselves. Philippians 2:3

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We humble ourselves before God.

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We guard our hearts against pride and value others.

DILIGENCE – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man.
Colossians 3:23

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We follow through to the best of our ability.

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We strive to seek out the Word of truth in all we do.

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We work with all our heart to fulfil God’s mission.

DISCERNMENT – Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2

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We strive to seek the truth and demonstrate wisdom and insight beyond what is seen and heard.
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We use the lens of the Bible to make wise decisions.

THE SHIELD – A symbolic representation of our teaching and learning
Research has shown that teachers are the single most important influence on student learning within the
College environment (Hattie, 2012). This research affirms the value that is placed on the ministry of
teaching at Hillcrest Christian College. At the heart of this ministry, and at the heart of a successful Christian
teacher, is a heart for God and a passion for learning and teaching about His creation. Sustaining this passion
requires, not only the energy, skill and intellectual curiosity of the teacher, but also the support of a
professional learning community and a clear pedagogical framework underpinned by a biblical foundation.

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