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Part-time Opportunities for ESOL teachers – Christchurch

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult refugees and migrants throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and are looking for your help to achieve this.

Who you are

You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference, not just a dollar. As an experience teacher you know that a flexible, learner centred approach achieves the best results and while you are guided by a curriculum, you are also creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and approach. You enjoy working alongside nice, smart people and want a career that can work around your lifestyle and existing commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting refugee and migrant learners who are keen to improve their spoken and written language skills
• Two classes available:
  • 2 hour, 10am- 12pm Tuesday
  • 2 hour, 10am- 12pm Wednesday
• Fixed-term, mid-February to mid-December, excluding school holidays
• Central Christchurch location

 Is this you?

• experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to beginner learners.
• tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor’s degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• a motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

What we offer

ELPNZ is a fantastic, family friendly workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can Gill Taylor on 03 377 3141.

Applications close 12 January 2020

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Part-time ESOL teacher – Literary focus – Dunedin

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult refugees and migrants for over 40 years.

We are seeking experienced ESOL teachers to support learners to improve their language skills as part of our ESOL Literacy programme; a programme for adult former refugees who have little or no literacy in English and/or in their first language.

Who you are

You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference, not just a dollar. As an experienced teacher you know that a flexible, learner-centred approach achieves the best results and while you are guided by a curriculum, you are also creative, practical and adaptable in your teaching style and approach. You enjoy working alongside supportive people and want a career that can work around your lifestyle and existing commitments.

What’s the job

• 10 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, morning classes.
• This role is for a fixed term period from early-February to mid-December 2020, excluding school holidays, with the possibility of the period being renewed in successive years.

 What we need from you

• experience in ESOL teaching/learner-centred lesson planning (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to preliterate and/or beginner learners
• a tertiary qualification in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor’s degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
  NCALNE (VOC) is desirable
• it is desirable that you have a New Zealand teaching qualification (preferably primary teaching as this includes literacy and numeracy)
• a teacher who can be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in teaching style and approach
• a motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

What we offer

ELPNZ is a fantastic, family friendly organisation that is committed to supporting refugees and migrants learn English.  This is an opportunity to work with a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping newly arrived refugees and migrants to reach their full potential, all the while building your capability in the sector.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can Paul Naidu on 03 455 5266 or 021 550010.

Applications close 17 January 2020

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Part-time ESOL teacher – Invercargill

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult refugees and migrants throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and are looking for your help to achieve this.

Who you are

You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference, not just a dollar. As an experienced teacher you know that a flexible, learner centred approach achieves the best results and while you are guided by a curriculum, you are also creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and approach. You enjoy working alongside nice, smart people and want a career that can work around your lifestyle and existing commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting refugee and migrant learners who are keen to improve their spoken and written language skills
• 10-15 hours per week, 4 hours per day, for a fixed term period, excluding school holidays. Course will run from mid-February to mid-October.

 What we need from you

• experience in ESOL teaching/learner-centred lesson planning (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to preliterate and/or beginner learners.
• a tertiary qualification in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor’s degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT). NCALNE (VOC) is desirable
• a New Zealand teaching qualification (preferably primary teaching as this includes literacy and numeracy) is also desirable
• a teacher who can be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in teaching style and approach
• a motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

What we offer

ELPNZ is a fantastic, family friendly organisation that is committed to supporting refugees and migrants learn English.  This is an opportunity to work with a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping newly arrived refugees and migrants to reach their full potential, all the while building your capability in the sector.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can Nalini Varghese on 03 218 2736.

Applications close 17 January 2020

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Spanish Language & Culture Teaching Assistant – Casual/Relief Opportunities Available – Invercargill

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult refugees and migrants for over 40 years. We run a variety of community based English language programmes that involve both paid staff and volunteers.

Our Southland Centre is seeking expressions of interest from fluent Spanish speakers, interested in casual and relief work, to support former Columbian refugees to learn English and New Zealand’s cultural practices.

Working alongside the English Language teacher you will assist in the classroom, providing explanation and support in both Spanish and English to help learners achieve their learning outcomes. You’ll assist the teacher in lesson preparation, resourcing and administration and generally help keep the class flowing smoothly.

This role is a lot of fun and will suit a team player with a great sense of humour, cultural sensitivity, empathy and a passion for sharing what is great about NZ.

What’s the job?

• Classes are usually Tuesday to Friday, 3 hours, morning classes.
• Relief work is available from mid- January 2020.
• All our classes are in central Invercargill locations.

What we need from you

• Accurate and fluent spoken Spanish and English and a good standard of literacy in both.
• Knowledge about refugee resettlement and refugee issues and respect for different ethnic communities.
• An interest in and a willingness to adapt to New Zealand teaching methods, (previous experience as a teaching assistant or translator is desirable but not essential).
• A clear and friendly communication style with a strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

What we offer

This is a fantastic, family friendly role in an organisation that is committed to helping new New Zealanders to reach their full potential at work and in the community and participate in all aspects of life in New Zealand.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can Nalini Varghese on 03 218 2736.

Applications close on 17 January 2020.

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand: NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Spanish Language Playgroup Assistant – Part-time – Invercargill

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants to participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and are looking for your help to achieve this.

Our Southland Centre requires a fluent Spanish speaker to provide playgroup assistance to children that learners bring to class, engaging in activities to keep them occupied and safe while parents learn. You are paid to play, as parents are present with the children at all times and are responsible for all personal care needs. If there are no children present, you will be required to help learners in the class as directed by the class teacher.

This role is a lot of fun and will suit an energetic team player with imagination, patience, a great sense of humour, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build rapport with young children.

What’s the job?

• 15 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, morning classes. This role is for a fixed term period until December 2020, and available for an immediate start.
• $18.90 per hour

What we need from you

• Accurate and fluent spoken Spanish and English.
• General experience working with children
• Be prepared to be police checked
• Knowledge about refugee resettlement and refugee issues and respect for different ethnic communities.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can Nalini Varghese on 03 218 2736.

Applications close on 17 January 2020.

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand: NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Part-time Teaching Opportunities for Qualified ESOL teachers – Tokoroa & Matamata

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants to participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and are looking for your help to achieve this.

Who you are

You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference, not just a dollar. As an experience teacher you know that a flexible, learner centred approach achieves the best results and while you are guided by a curriculum, you are also creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and approach. You enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and want a career that can work around your lifestyle and existing commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting refugee and migrant learners who are keen to improve their spoken and written language skills.
• Part-time hours – 2 hour night class in Matamata, Wednesdays and Tokoroa- day to be confirmed, Mid-February 2020 start.
• Our Waikato Centre is located in Hamilton but we offer regional classes in community venues across the Waikato region

 Is this you?

• tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor’s degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
• experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) with the ability to work learners of mixed levels.
• a motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity and empathy.
• well organised, able to work by distance and meet reporting requirements

What we offer

ELPNZ offers a welcoming environment with a culture of continuous improvement. Classes in the rural area operate in a relatively independent environment; in communication with and supported by the ELP Waikato Rural coordinator.

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button below to fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about the position you can call Jo de Lisle, Centre Manager on 07 853 2188

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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