Regional Academic Staff Member - Early Childhood Education

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

REGIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER - Early Childhood Education

We are looking for someone to add value to the ECE Diploma/Degree programme in a full-time permanent role in one of our South Island regions. You will be joining an existing team of academic staff who teach across a range of educational programmes the early childhood, primary and secondary sector.

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching courses in the Open Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) modality utilising interactive technology and best practice professional standards for online distance learning
• Providing feedback on course materials and assessments as required
• Using innovative technology and appropriate interactive teaching strategies to facilitate student learning
• Providing students with targeted and specific support that develops their knowledge and understanding of subject matter
• Visiting students on practicum in the region
• Working collaboratively within a team environment, that includes our contracted marking workforce, student mentors and other staff

• Providing feedback to Programme Delivery Managers on course and programme delivery matters
• Researching, either through your studies or relevant independent research

The ideal candidate will have:

• A background in ECE preferably with experience as a leader in an early childhood centre.
• A relevant qualification at Masters or above
• High level of skill using computers and applications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A high level of judgement, flexibility, self-motivation and responsiveness

• Cultural capability skills and commitment to implementation of the Treaty of Waitangi as it applies to the education sector
• Passion for education

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.

Mō mātou | About us

The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology). We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 learners each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.

We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our learners are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team

We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau) and flexible working options.

We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Shannon McGuinness, [email protected]  with any questions about the role. Applications close 11.55pm 15 May 2024.