Kaiako – Foundation Skills

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Role Type: Permanent, full time
Location: Waitākere
Hours: 37.5 per week
Days: Monday - Friday

The primary purpose of the Kaiako is to teach Foundation Skills Programmes. Teaching involves, but is not limited to, developing lesson plans, presenting material to tauira, responding to tauira learning needs, evaluating tauira progress and enabling tauira achievement. In this role, you will:

• Support to recruit tauira in accordance with marau or programme entry requirements to achieve tauira class numbers.
• Achieve tauira class numbers per enrolment plan with an expectation to meet Educational Outcomes.
• Undertake tauira induction to TWoA including support services
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment based on Whanaungatanga, Ako, Aro, and Te Hiringa
• Use of 101 SISS (student management system) to progressively record tauira results and attendance.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Teaching, Social Services, or related field
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) and Unit Standard 4098 or equivalent
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Education (Level 5) and/or proven industry experience in professional development
• Minimum two years of proven experience in a related role teaching or supporting adults or youth (16 – 24 year olds)
• Full and current NZ Driver License

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

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