Permanent Part Time Literacy EducatorTutor – Children and Schooling Program

Work & Training are seeking a passionate educator for the role of part time Literacy Educator/Tutor for 3 - 4 days a week within our Children and Schooling salary is negotiable.

About the position

The role of Literacy Educator/Tutor is to support the learning needs of Aboriginal children including language literacy numeracy digital & employability skills.

The role will involve working directly with children and their parents/carers and with a range of stakeholders including schools Aboriginal organisations and other professional services to support childrens learning engagement in school and pathways into employment.

The Literacy Education/Tutor will provide support on a one-to-one basis in a range of different locations.

Work & training are seeking candidates that have tertiary qualifications in education or a related will need to demonstrate/ or show that they have experience and ability to:

-identify individual learning needs of children particularly in the areas of reading and writing

-develop individualised learning programs to support confidence and skills

-work closely with parents & carers to support children with their learning goals

-provide support for children that have learning difficulties or a trauma background

It is an essential requirement that the successful incumbent will have:

-Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to different locations in and around Hobart

-A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration

-agree to undergo a National Police Check

-the ability to provide support after school hours

-excellent communication skills

Selection Criteria

1)Relevant Occupational Check

It is a requirement of the position to undertake an Australian National Police check prior to appointment and hold a valid WWVP Registration

2)Education & Accreditation

Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field of expertise e.g. Education Speech Pathology Social Work etc.

3)Relevant Experience

Relevant experience may include:

Experience supporting the learning needs of children who have poor previous school experience difficulties with learning and/or a trauma background

Experience in the delivery of programs to support the development of literacy skills in children

Education tutoring or learning support experience

4)Skills/Competencies

Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to cater to a diverse range of people and organisations

High level of interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Well-developed skills in Microsoft office suite programs

Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a member of a team

Good time management and prioritisation skills

Candidates are encouraged to contact Harry Atkinson (Foundation Skills Manager) if they have any questions about the role and responsibilities.

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Phone

Applicants are invited to email a copy of their resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to the Foundation Skills Manager at

Work & Training is a large Tasmanian private registered training organisation (RTO - provider no. 1126).We have offices and specialist training facilities in Devonport Launceston and Moonah. We train in excess of 500 Tasmanians per year across a range of industries in both pre-employment courses and those employed by Tasmanian businesses.

The closing date for applicants is Friday 6th March 2025.