Kaiako – Literacy And Numeracy Support Services

1 week ago

Waikato, New Zealand Te Wananga O Aotearoa Full time

About the role
Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class. Reporting to one of our regional managers, you'll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections' staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.

Contract: Casual Basis
Location: Waikeria
Hourly Rate: $31.90 - $44.22 plus 8% holiday pay
Hours: As required
Days: As required

In this role, you will be responsible for providing last-minute cover when a team member is unable to work due to illness or other reasons. This may involve receiving a call either in the morning or the previous evening to cover a full day or specific class. Additionally, you'll be involved in managing planned leave. Prior to the leave period, you'll have the opportunity to indicate if you are available for all, part of or none of the time and we will work together to finalise arrangements.
As an inspiring Kaiako, your responsibilities will include:

Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability.
Developing learning and lesson plans tailored to the needs of each tauira.
Contributing to the development of teaching resources.
Maintaining records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, and feedback.
Ensuring compliance to regulatory and contractual requirements.

About you
We're looking for someone who has the following:

A teaching or training background.
National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5.
Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Maori (Level 2 or above), or a willingness to learn.
A full NZ driver's license.
Experience with foundation learners an advantage.
The ability to pass Police Vetting is essential to ensure access to prison facilities.

If you have teaching or training experience, we can support you to undertake additional study/training to meet the other role requirements.
As a kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Ahuatanga Maori (values, culture, and tikanga) is desirable.
Apply today
If you have a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us to help support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegration into the community and to reduce Maori over-representation in the prison system. Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.
A position description is available on our career's website. For any other queries, please email ******

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