Role Description
This is a remote position. As an experienced online educator, the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC Education to offer online facilitation services for students studying in the Masters of Teaching-Primary (Online) offered by Victoria University Online.
Candidate must possess strong knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy for Years 7β10, with expertise in:
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Curriculum development
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Effective teaching strategies
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Differentiated learning
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Classroom management
They should be able to support students in:
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Applying the Victorian Curriculum
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Interpreting assessment approaches
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Integrating digital technologies into teaching and learning
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Developing safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments through effective pedagogical and communication strategies
Qualifications
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A Doctoral qualification or Master's Degree in Teaching and/or the relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation and standing
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5 years of relevant primary/secondary school teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 5 years
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Knowledge and understanding of teacher education policies and practices
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Valid Teacherβs Registration in Australia (VIT Preferred), but QCT, NSW acceptable
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Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures
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Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication
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Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection
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Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including host universityβs LMS and LINC trac (training on these platforms will be provided)
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The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day
Requirements
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Subject matter guidance to a group of 25-30 undergraduate online students
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Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management
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1:1 and small group tutoring sessions
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Guidance on relevant reference material
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Assessment marking with long-form feedback
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Management of discussion forums
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Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues
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Prompt interaction with students over email, or calls/online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.)
Benefits
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Selected applicants will be engaged as independent contractors and will be offered a competitive fixed remuneration of up to $6350 for a cohort of 25 students
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Further upsides are available based on larger batch sizes as well as achievement-related increments of up to 20%
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Working on behalf of globally ranked and recognised universities
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Interacting with and learning from high-quality university faculty
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Working with a diverse range of international students
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Specialized training for online teaching and delivery
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Active mentoring for professional growth
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Improving interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
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The role is part-time (15-20 hours per week) with scheduled weekend availability
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Educators will have the flexibility to work from a location of their convenience