Overview
Kaiako - Literacy & Numeracy Support Services
Te Ara Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills for people in prison in Aotearoa. Classes are small, capped at 6 tauira per class. Reporting to one of our regional managers, you’ll work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections’ staff who will provide you with training, advice, and support.
* Contract: Casual Basis
* Campus Location: Hastings
* Prison: Hawke\'s Bay Regional Prison
* Hours: As required
* Days: As required
* Hourly Rate: $31.90 - $38.44 plus 8% holiday pay
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 you
We\'re looking for someone who has the following:
* A teaching or training background.
* National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5, or a comparable, relevant teaching qualification.
* Good knowledge of te reo/tikanga Māori (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.
Additional information
* If you have teaching or training experience, we can support you to undertake additional study/ training to meet the other role requirements.
* 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.
Apply today!
If you have a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us to help support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successful reintegration into the community and to reduce Māori 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 careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz
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