About the roleTe Ara Hihiri is a programmedesigned to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills forpeople in prison in Aotearoa.
Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira perclass.
Reporting to one of our regionalmanagers, you'll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections'staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.Contract: Casual BasisLocation: WaikeriaHourly Rate: $ - $ plus 8% holiday payHours: As requiredDays: As requiredIn 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, yourresponsibilities will include:Teaching tauira who have been assessed at step 1 or2 on the Literacy and Numeracy for Adult Assessment Tool to develop their capability.Developing learning and lesson plans tailored tothe 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 contractualrequirements.
AboutyouWe 're looking for someone who has thefollowing:A teaching or training background.National Certificate in Adult Literacy and NumeracyEducation (Vocational) - Level 5.Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Maori ((Level 2 orabove), 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 toensure access to prison facilities.If you have teaching or trainingexperience, we can support you to undertake additional study/ training to meetthe other role requirements.As akaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness to participate in culturalactivities and develop an understanding of Ahuatanga Maori (values, culture andtikanga) is desirable.Apply today!Ifyou have a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us tohelp support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people inprison tosupport successful reintegration into the community and to reduce Maoriover-representation in the prison system.Applications will close as soon as we have asuitable shortlist, so apply now.Please note: we are on a Christmas shutdown until mid January - we will get in touch regarding your application as soon as possible.A position description is available on our career's website.
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