Term Assistant Lecturer (Office and Library Practice)

Vocational Training Council (VTC); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun) invites applications for a Teaching Associate to deliver Office and Library Practice training and to supervise student projects, fieldwork and outreach activities. The appointee will organise SEN-focused extracurriculars and handle related administrative duties in a supportive, inclusive setting.

The post requires a recognised degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline, plus strong English and Chinese communication, presentation and teaching

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or professional qualification in Business Administration, Library Management, Education, SEN Education or related discipline.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Good presentation, teaching and facilitation skills.
• Able to work well in a team and independently under pressure.
• Experience in SEN education or vocational training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach Office and Library Practice and supervise student projects, fieldwork and outreach.
• Organise SEN extracurricular activities and manage teaching-related admin tasks.
• Monitor training workshops, maintain equipment and inventories.
• Assist in preparing estimates of equipment and consumables.
• Assist in curriculum development and new projects for SEN students.

Skills

English & Chinese

Teaching

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Independent work

SEN experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Admin / Library Management / Education / SEN Education

Job description

Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun)

Ref. no: O/SSC_TM/Term_AL(OLP)/10/26

Shine Skills Centre is a member of the VTC Group. In a caring environment, the Centre provides a wide range of industry-specific skill training and support services for people with disabilities aged 15 or above to enhance their employability and support their integration into the society.

Major Duties:

• (a) To perform teaching duties for Office and Library Practice and other related activities, including supervision of students projects, fieldwork placement and outreach training
• (b) To organise extra-curricular activities for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and undertake teaching-related administrative duties, including the preparation of training materials, student assessment, and maintaining training-related records
• (c) To monitor the operation of relevant training workshops including routine repair and maintenance of equipment / facilities, making / producing special tools and equipment for training, and maintaining inventories records
• (d) To assist in preparing estimates of equipment and consumable materials and
• (e) To assist in developing curriculum, new projects, services and programmes.

Requirements:

• (a) A recognised degree or a professional qualification in Business Administration, Library Management, Education, Special Educational Needs (SEN) Education or related discipline, preferably with a post-graduate qualification
• (b) Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• (c) Good presentation, teaching and facilitation skills
• (d) A good team player with the ability to work independently under pressure
• (e) Preferably with some relevant teaching and / or field experience in conducting vocational skills training and / or developing new training programmes for students with SEN leading discipline projects and student services, and / or experience in academic programme administration and
• (f) Knowledge and experience in working with students with SEN will be an advantage.

Notes:

• (1) The post is at the rank of Teaching Associate.
• (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment in English and Chinese.
• (4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and / or outside centres.
• (5) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.