Online Tutor - Diverse Learning Needs

Online Tutor - Certificate in Supporting Diverse Learning Needs
Location: Remote - NZ
Full-time | Fixed-Term | Remote – Anywhere in NZ

This is a 12-month fixed term engagement covering for maternity leave. This is a fully remote position and we are open to receiving applications from candidates from anywhere in NZ.

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Online Tutorwith a background in areas related to understanding and supporting development of individuals with specific learning disabilities to facilitate our Certificate in Supporting Diverse Learning Needs (Level 4).

The aim of this programme is to provide understanding of support practices for individuals with specific learning disabilities and other learning support needs in education, the wider community and the workplace, to provide cultural understanding to remove barriers for those with specific learning disabilities and other learning support needs and to support the national movement to provide a better understanding of neurodivergent learners.

A hugely rewarding role, supporting Aotearoa New Zealand across a range of institutional and community settings, to provide opportunities to understand & support the learning and development of individuals with specific learning disabilities.

You will share your experience, skills and training with students from many backgrounds. In this role, you will be in an energetic online asynchronous learning environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes and student engagement.

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in the continuous improvement of course content and learning resources
• Deliver assessments and have an overview of the grading process, ensuring students are evaluated to prescribed national and local qualification standards
• Be available to give subject related support to your Online students, in a caring and encouraging manner via our Online learning platform.
• Keep records of accurate student data, assessment results, student participation, student-at-risk and other required documentation.

About you:

Your own experience will help to bring the theory of Online learning to life for our ākonga.

You must be enthusiastic, positive, patient, and a motivated self-starter who has a passion for sharing knowledge and trying new things. Your exceptional communication and time management skills, along with the ability to connect and build relationships will be the key to your success!

You don’t need any experience in teaching, we will provide you with comprehensive learning and support teaching tools to become successful in your online tutor role.

Ideally, you will have:

• A qualification in an area related to supporting diverse learning needs or equivalent work experience.
• An ability to connect with students through facilitated asynchronous delivery: through our platform’s forums, messaging and live sessions. Must also provide basic pastoral care and support to the students.
• A eagerness to expand your adult teaching skillset as part of your professional development.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi
• Strong digital literacy with competency in Microsoft 365 Suite

Why work with us? 

• Enjoy Work-life balance with weekends off & time 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 Online 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 with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

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. 

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/