Lecturer for BTECE

EIT; Napier; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

EIT Hawke's Bay Campus is seeking a permanent part-time Lecturer for the Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education (BTECE). The role is pro-rated to 0.5 FTE with a salary between $84,793 and $89,639 per annum.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, develop curriculum, and support student engagement in a blended delivery environment. Qualifications include an ECE qualification and experience in tertiary teaching.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Early Childhood Education teaching practice.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary ECE teaching approaches and methodologies.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supporting adult learners.
• Confidence using educational technologies and learning management systems to enhance teaching and learning.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse learners and colleagues.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the Bachelor of Teaching, ECE programme.
• Prepare, review and update curriculum and course content for relevance and quality.
• Develop learning materials and resources to support student achievement.
• Facilitate learning through face-to-face and blended delivery.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback on outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support student wellbeing, progression and success through pastoral care and referrals.
• Participate in moderation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the programme.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, student support teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to programme development and school initiatives.

Skills

ECE teaching

Adult learners

Educational technologies

Communication skills

Education

ECE qualification

Tertiary teaching experience

Job description

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We are seeking a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer – Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education (BTECE) to join EIT at the Hawke's Bay Campus.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $84,793 and $89,639 per annum, pro-rated to 0.5 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.

The Lecturer – Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education is based in our School of Education, Social Sciences and Vet Nursing | Te Kura Kaupapa Mātauranga, Pāpori me te Whare Tiaki Kararehe, reporting to the Head of School and will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education programme.
• Preparing, reviewing and updating curriculum and course content to ensure relevance and academic quality.
• Developing learning materials and resources that support student achievement and engagement.
• Facilitating learning through a variety of teaching approaches, including face-to-face and blended delivery.
• Assessing student performance and providing timely, constructive feedback on learning outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate student records and ensuring compliance with academic regulations and processes.
• Supporting student wellbeing, progression and success through effective pastoral care and referral practices.
• Participating in moderation, evaluation and continuous improvement activities to maintain programme quality.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, student support teams and key stakeholders.
• Contributing to programme development, promotional activities, professional practice and school initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recent experience in Early Childhood Education teaching practice.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary ECE teaching approaches and methodologies.
• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supporting adult learners.
• Confidence using educational technologies and learning management systems to enhance teaching and learning.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse learners and colleagues.
• A commitment to culturally responsive teaching practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Tertiary teaching experience and curriculum development experience would be highly desirable.

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.

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.

Eligibility

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.