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Lecturer - Early Childhood Education

LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Positions3 Positions
Published At:15 days ago
  • Early Childhood Teacher
Job no: CF3PD
Category: Teaching
  • Primarily WFH with local and regional travel
  • Be part of a leading provider of ECE qualifications in NZ
  • Enhance personal growth and development in ECE sector

About the role:

We have two ECE Lecturer positions available based in Christchurch, Auckland or Wellington.

Reporting to the Programme Leader, this pivotal role will facilitate teaching and learning to ākonga undertaking their Bachelor’s/Graduate Diploma/Postgraduate/Masters studies in ECE. Our programmes are delivered through a unique blended learning model with rolling in-take, meaning placements, marking, student support occurs weekly.

This will be a teaching role within our nationwide ECE team, supporting ākonga, associate teachers, and centres across Aotearoa New Zealand. Whilst the role will be primarily WFH, local and regional travel will be required for weekly placement visits, and campus-based teaching may be required from time to time.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be a key part of a college academic team within an innovative, values-based organisation.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching and supporting ākonga through marking and tutorials
  • Placement visits at ECE services to conduct observation and assessment of ākonga 
  • Supporting ākonga via online discussion forms
  • Research duty (NZTC is PBRF-approved)

 

About You

You will be a passionate ECE professional with a strong foundation of both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the ECE sector. We are seeking an individual who is looking to make meaningful impact in shaping the next generation of early childhood educators.

 

Key Requirements:

  • Proven professional background in ECE
  • Current Full NZ Teacher Certification - essential
  • Must hold a Master level qualification or higher
  • Full New Zealand driver licence
  • Knowledge of and a passion for increasing quality care and education in the early childhood sector in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Expertise in an early childhood curriculum area
  • Experience in teaching and/or mentoring adults is advantageous

 

About Us

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) provides high quality education to early childhood and healthcare students in New Zealand and around the world. For over 40 years, NZTC has been providing comprehensive and professional study programs to enable our students to excel in their chosen fields. We are committed to enabling our students’ access to outstanding education offered via flexible technology-enhanced modes of learning that support lifelong learning journeys.

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/

 

Why work with us

  • NZTC has been the largest provider of Early Childhood Education for decades
  • Flexible working arrangement in a mostly WFH environment 
  • Competitive salary
  • Meaningful role for someone to contribute further to the ECE industry and future generation of ECE professionals

 

Our application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

  • Published on 21 Jan 2025, 10:34 PM