Kaiako – Literacy and Numeracy Support Services

2 weeks ago

Milton, Ontario, Canada New Zealand Frost Fans Limited Full time
Kaiako – Literacy and Numeracy Support Services

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand'ssecond largest tertiary institution, and we've been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. Our visionof 'Whānau transformation through education' drives our commitment tobeing at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture andvalues.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout theactions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi(employees):

  • Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible andto whom we are accountable.
  • Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidencethat what we are doing is right.
  • Ngā Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally andethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
  • Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities;standing as one.

About the role

We are on the lookout for several dedicatedKaiako – Literacy and Numeracy Support Services to join our team,working at Otago Corrections Facility, located in Milton, Otago.

We have the following rolesavailable:

  • 1x full-time, fixed term teaching position, ending September 2024

For our part-time role, we are looking for someone to work 3.75 hours per day, Monday to Friday. This work can be done during school hours.

For our casual role, you will be responsible for providing last-minute cover when a teammember is unable to work due to illness or other reasons. This may involvereceiving a call either in the morning or the previous evening to cover a fullday or specific class. Additionally, you'll be involved in managing plannedleave. Prior to the leave period, you'll have the opportunity to indicate ifyou are available for all, part of or none of the time and we will worktogether to finalise arrangements.

TeAra Hihiri is a programme designed to support the development of literacy andnumeracy skills for people in prison in New Zealand. If youhave a passion for changing lives and making a profound impact, join us to helpsupport the development of literacy and numeracy skills of people in prison to support successfulreintegration into the community and to reduce Māori over-representation in theprison system.

Strongliteracy and numeracy skills provide a foundation for learning and meaningfulparticipation in society. People whohave adequate literacy and numeracy skills and can communicate with otherseffectively are better able to understand the world around them and engage intheir own culture and identity. Theseskills help sustain a person's sense of well-being and that of their whānau andcommunities. Confidence in literacy andnumeracy also supports people to achieve positive health, wellbeing, and employmentoutcomes. Education reduces the risk ofreoffending following release from prison and allows prisoners to fullyparticipate in and benefit from other rehabilitative programmes.

Te Ara Hihiriis a culturally responsive Literacyand Numeracy programme, incorporating Te Amoranga Mātauranga Māori/ theTertiary Education Commission's Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy andNumeracy and embedded within Mātauranga Māori. It is designed to help tauira (students) improve their literacy andnumeracy skills so that they can access, integrate into, and contribute totheir communities and workplaces.

As an inspiring Kaiako, yourresponsibilities will include:

  • Teachingtauira who have been assessed at step 1 or 2 on the Literacy and Numeracy forAdult Assessment Tool to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Developinglearning and lesson plans that are tailored to the needs of the individualtauira within the class.
  • Contributingto the development of teaching materials, such as handouts and study resources.
  • Maintainingaccurate records of tauira assessment results, attendance, progress, andfeedback.
  • Conductingformative and summative assessments and translating results into actionableinsights.
  • Ensuringwe comply and meet regulatory requirements, including those set out by AraPoutama Aotearoa/Department of Corrections.

Classes are small, capped at 6 tauiraper class. Options are available foradditional one-to-one sessions, if required. You will work closely with Ara Poutama/ Department of Corrections'staff, and will report to one of our regional managers, who will provide youwith training, advice, and support. At most sites, classes are delivered in theprison from Monday to Thursday, and Fridays are reserved for planning,training, and team meetings.

About you

We are looking for someone who has thefollowing:

  • Ateaching or training background.
  • NationalCertificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) - Level 5.
  • Goodknowledge of te reo Māori/ tikanga Māori (level 2 or above), or a willingnessto learn.
  • Afull NZ driver's license.
  • Experiencewith foundation learners an advantage.
  • Dueto the nature of the position, a stringent police check in mandatory to ensureaccess to Ara Poutama Aotearoa/Department of Corrections facilities.

If you have teaching or training experience,Te Wānanga o Aotearoa can support you while you undertake additional study/training to meet the other role requirements.

This ad mayclose earlier than the closing date deadline if a suitable candidate isidentified.

If we've outlined a role that matches your skillsand capabilities and a work environment that appeals, apply today We look forward to meeting you.

A position description can be downloaded from the TWoA Careers website (click APPLY to go there). For any other queries, email

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