Early Childhood Education and Care Tutor

Early Childhood Education and Care Tutor

City Campus

Permanent, Full Time

• Teach and support ECE ākonga in tertiary programmes
• Deliver culturally responsive ECE teaching
• Train the next generation of early childhood educators!

Empower educators to inspire the next generation; mentor, guide, and shape early learning excellence. Apply now!

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

The Early Childhood Education team are seeking an Early Childhood Education Tutor, teaching ECE to the next generation of ECE educators.

You will deliver ECE programmes at Levels 3, 4 and 5.

You will support ākonga through engaging, culturally responsive teaching and contribute to the ongoing development of Early Childhood programmes.

In this role you will:

• Deliver teaching, assessment and feedback across ECE programmes
• Foster positive learner identity and support academic literacy
• Embed te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into teaching and learning
• Contribute to programme planning, development and quality assurance
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, colleagues and whānau

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

You will:

• Have an early childhood teaching qualification and relevant degree
• Hold an ECE Teacher Registration
• Experience in early childhood centres, with tertiary teaching experience advantageous
• Strong cultural capability and a commitment to bicultural practice
• The ability to support learners through reflective, inclusive teaching practice

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organization

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 7 June

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.