Approaches to Teaching and Learning- Online Facilitation

This is a remote position.

EED7002–Approaches to Teaching and Learning

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 foundational teaching practices, including student learning, curriculum design, and classroom management. They should be able to support students in understanding diverse learner needs, developing lesson plans, and building practical teaching skills through micro-teaching and placement experiences, while fostering professional identity, ethical conduct, and reflective practice. 

Key Skills Required

• Teaching and learning practices
  

• Understanding diverse learner needs
  

• Curriculum design and lesson planning
  

• Classroom management strategies
  

• Micro-teaching facilitation
  

• Reflective practice
  

• Professional ethics in education
  

• Student engagement and support 
  

Desired Candidate Profile 

• A Doctoral qualification or Master's Degree in Teaching and/or the relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
  

• 5 years of relevant primary school teaching, research and/or professional experience in the last 10 years (Note: At least 3 years formal teaching experience at a university or college is preferred); 
  

• Knowledge and understanding of teacher education policies and practices.
  

• Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures; 
  

• Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication
  

• Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection; 
  

• Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including host university’s LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided).
  

The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day.

Roles & Responsibilities 

LINC Fellows will be responsible for providing: 

1. Subject matter guidance to a group of 20-25 postgraduate students;  
   

2. Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management; 
   

3. 1:1 academic support sessions; ​
   

4. Guidance on relevant reference material; 
   

5. Assessment marking with long-form feedback 
   

6. Management of discussion forums; and
   

7. Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues.
   

LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.).