Youth Tutor

UP Education; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Education is seeking a Youth Tutor to deliver the Level 2 Foundation Skills course while providing support and guidance to youth students. This role focuses on enhancing the learning experience and helping students transition into adulthood and employment opportunities. Candidates should have a strong background working with youth and the ability to engage and inspire students in their educational journey.

Benefits

Work-life balance with weekends off

Two weeks off during Christmas & New Year

Energetic and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in alternative education or youth development sectors.
• Prior experience teaching foundation level courses highly advantageous.
• Experience teaching youth or adult learners in a relevant education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Level 2 Foundation Skills course and support learning.
• Embed Literacy, Language and Numeracy principles into the learning context.
• Assist students in their transition to higher education and employment.

Skills

Strong background working with youth

Classroom management skills

Ability to excite and install passion in teaching

Job description

About the role:

As a Youth Tutor you will be responsible for delivering the Level 2 Foundation Skills course. You will ensure that each NZMA Youth Guarantee student is provided with an optimal total learning experience – where they are welcomed into the campus and treated with cultural understanding and respect. You will also provide quality teaching and learning support, guidance and help and assist the students in their transition to higher education and ultimately employment.

The Youth Tutor will provide support to the students within and outside of the classroom to help our youth succeed and transition into adult learning. The Youth tutor will successfully embed Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) principles into the learning context and build the student's functional skills to support retention and successful outcomes.

External support will include building and utilising strong community contacts and developing a strong understanding of support systems available for our youth students to succeed.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has previous experience working with youth in alternative education or youth development sectors and who are aware of the unique challenges youth bring. You will have the following skills/experience:

• Strong background working with youth
• Prior experience teaching foundation level courses highly advantageous
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to excite and install passion through your teaching
• Experience teaching youth or adult learners in a tertiary/relevant education environment preferred but not essential

If you have good experience working with youth and are passionate about for making a positive impact on the lives of the future generation but not necessarily teaching experience, we'd still love to hear from you!

Who are we?

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is NZ’s largest Private Training Establishment offering vocational courses and qualifications across a range of programmes. With authentic training environments, well-designed programmes and a fun and supportive learning environment, we have a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all our students.

Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in through in-house training days and our annual conference.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.nzma.ac.nz/

Why work with us?

• Enjoy Work-life balance with weekends off & two weeks off during Christmas & New Year!
• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks
• Work with the Campus Manager to see the NZMA Campus grow and be highly successful.
• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role

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.