HIPPY Programme Coordinator
About Us
Great Potentials Foundation is a charitable trust that helps tamariki, rangatahi and parents to unleash their potential. Two generations benefit through the HIPPY Programme’s contribution to both early childhood education and parenting support resulting in:
Improving skills, confidence, and educational outcomes of children
Increasing parents’ participation in their children’s education and wider communities
We are looking for a part-time (0.6 FTE or 24hrs per week) HIPPY Programme Coordinator in Central Timaru to deliver a Ministry of Education funded contract. As the HIPPY Coordinator reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist to deliver a quality programme in your community, and you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of local programme implementation.
The role will be a work from home position with an expectation of the successful candidate working across the Central Timaru community. Although the role is based from home there will be a need to have a daily physical presence within the Timaru area as recruitment and programme delivery is predominantly face-to-face.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver the HIPPY Programme in accordance with the Whānau In-Home Learning Agreement and the HIPPY Delivery Manual
Engage and enrol families in the HIPPY Programme and facilitate transition to ECE or school
Lead programme delivery
Recruit, train and support tutors
Skills and experience
A relevant tertiary qualification (eg.Teaching, Social Work or related field)
Experience working with families with young children
Experience with adult learners or coaching
Strong connections and understanding of the community
Comfortable visiting homes of whānau
Experience working within diverse communities with additional learning needs
Sound leadership qualities
Good verbal and written skills
Familiarity with MS Office Suite
A current full driver's licence and regular access to a vehicle
A suitable space to work from home
A satisfactory Children’s Act check.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Supportive team environment
Paid leave on your birthday (after first years’ service)
Please email [email protected] for a job description and information pack.
More information about Great Potentials Foundation and the HIPPY programme is available on our website: www.greatpotentials.org.nz
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- Do you have experience in a community outreach environment?
- Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have the ability to work from home when required?
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