Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Lecturer – Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education (BTECE) is a permanent position based in Tairāwhiti within our School of Education, Social Sciences and Veterinary Nursing, reporting to the Head of School. This role plays an important part in preparing future Early Childhood Education teachers through quality teaching, curriculum development, student assessment and learner support. We are open to considering a range of part-time arrangements between 0.4 FTE and 0.9 FTE, depending on the availability and suitability of the preferred candidate
The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,793 and $89,639, pro-rated to FTE, dependent on skills and experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing, reviewing and delivering curriculum and learning resources for the Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education programme.
- Facilitating engaging learning experiences that support student success across a variety of delivery modes.
- Assessing student achievement, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate academic records.
- Supporting student wellbeing and success through effective learner guidance and pastoral care.
- Contributing to programme development, continuous improvement initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Recent experience in Early Childhood Education teaching practice.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of current Early Childhood Education teaching approaches.
- Tertiary teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum development highly desirable.
- Experience delivering learning across a range of modes, including face-to-face and online environments.
- Experience using educational technologies and learning management systems to support teaching and learning.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
