About Us Great Potentials Foundation?is a charitable trust that helps tamariki, rangatahi and parents to unleash their potential. Two generations benefit through the HIPPY Programme's contribution to both early childhood education and parenting support resulting in:
Improving skills, confidence, and educational outcomes of children Increasing parents' participation in their children's education and wider communities Increasing participation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) We are looking for a part-time (24-30hrs per week) HIPPY Programme Coordinator in Kaikoura to deliver a Ministry of Education funded contract. As the HIPPY Coordinator reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist to deliver a quality programme in your community, and you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of local programme implementation.
The role will be predominantly a work from home position with an expectation of the successful candidate working across the Kaikoura area supporting whanau. Although the role is based from home there will be a need to have a daily physical presence within the Kaikoura area as recruitment and programme delivery is predominantly face-to-face.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver the HIPPY Programme in accordance with the Whanau In-Home Learning Agreement and the HIPPY Delivery Manual
Engage and enrol families in the HIPPY Programme and facilitate transition to ECE or school Lead programme delivery Recruit, train and support tutors Skills and experience A relevant tertiary qualification (eg. Teaching, Social Work or related field) Experience working with families with young children Experience with adult learners or coaching Strong connections and understanding of the community Sound leadership qualities Good verbal and written skills Familiarity with MS Office Suite A current full driver's licence and regular access to a vehicle A suitable space to work from home A satisfactory Children's Act check. What We Offer Competitive salary Supportive team environment Paid leave on your birthday (after first year's service) Applications will be considered as they arrive and screening interviews may be scheduled prior to applications closing. Please email [email protected] for a job description and information pack. More information about Great Potentials Foundation and the HIPPY programme is available on our website: www.greatpotentials.org.nz