About the roleTe Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support thedevelopment of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa.Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class.
Reporting to one of ourregional managers, you'll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department ofCorrections' staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.Contract: Casual BasisLocation: Otago Corrections FacilityHourly Rate: $ - $ plus 8% holiday payHours: As requiredDays: As requiredIn this role, you will be responsible for providinglast-minute cover when a team member is unable to work due to illness or otherreasons.
This may involve receiving a call either in the morning or theprevious evening to cover a full day or specific class.
Additionally, you'll beinvolved in managing planned leave.
Prior to the leave period, you'll have theopportunity to indicate if you are available for all, part of or none of thetime 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 youWe '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 supportyou to undertake additional study/ training to meet the other rolerequirements.As a kaupapa Maori organisation, your willingness toparticipate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of AhuatangaMaori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.Apply today!If you have a passion for changing lives and making aprofound impact, join us to help support the development of literacy andnumeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegration intothe 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'swebsite.
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