Education for newcomers: We are looking for an Advisor and a Curriculum Expert

Features:

Content Advisor (0.6–1.0 FTE)

You will answer initial questions from elementary school staff members. This might include an internal coordinator who has concerns about the school-wide approach or a teacher who is working with a newcomer in their class for the first time. The questions can range from educational and organizational matters to, at times, financial issues. You will primarily answer these questions via phone, email, or MS Teams.

Subject Matter Expert for Curriculum Pathways (0.6–1.0 FTE)

This school year, we launched the LOWAN-PO learning pathways. The next step is to support schools in working with these learning pathways. How can you get started in a focused way?

As a subject matter expert, you will organize online meetings to provide schools with effective guidance, visit schools to offer support, and develop new resources to assist them. You will also work purposefully on the further development of the curriculum.

Who are you?

• You have experience in teaching newcomers and/or knowledge of the challenges faced by newcomers in elementary school
• You can handle stress well, are good at organizing, and enjoy working with a variety of people in and around the education sector
• You have a unique ability to empathize with and analyze the challenges and concerns of education professionals. You also enjoy working together to find solutions.
• You have experience working remotely using programs such as MS Teams and Zoom.

What do we offer?

LOWAN-PO is part of the PO-Raad. The employment contract will therefore be administered by the PO-Raad.

In addition to a pleasant work environment within a motivated team that fosters an informal yet professional work culture, we offer an excellent benefits package:

• A temporary contract for 18 months, secondment, or self-employment are all options
• A full-time position of 38 hours per week. The possibility of a part-time position of up to 0.6 FTE is negotiable  
• A legal employment relationship with the PO-Raad
• The PO-Raad follows the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities; the position is classified in pay scale 11 (min. €3,974–max. €5,439 gross per month, depending on your experience)
• Vacation pay 8%
• Year-end bonus: 8.3%
• 232 vacation hours for full-time employees and the option to accrue additional compensatory leave
• Option for hybrid work
• Internet and telecommuting allowance
• ABP Pension Plan
• Travel Expense Policy and/or NS Business Card
• Facilities, such as a laptop and phone, and support from the LOWAN-PO team  

Organization Profile

LOWAN-PO supports elementary schools that provide initial educational support to newcomers. Municipalities, school districts, educational support organizations, and other partners in the education sector—such as curriculum developers and publishers—can also turn to LOWAN-PO for assistance. In doing so, LOWAN-PO works closely with the PO-Raad.

The PO-Raad is the sector organization for primary education. The association represents the common interests of school organizations in primary education, special primary education, and (secondary) special education. In addition, the PO-Raad drives innovative projects and knowledge sharing for primary and special education. Quality is our top priority. The student is at the center. The internal organizational culture is professional and informal. The PO-Raad is an organization where all doors are open and everyone is approachable.  

Learn more and apply

Would you like to learn more about any of these positions? Please contact LOWAN Chair Marieke Postma (06-28 92 57 68) or Project Manager Boudien Bakker (06 52 85 87 32). Please email your application to vacature@poraad.nl by June 19. The first introductory interviews will take place online on June 21 between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The second round of interviews will be held on June 26 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the PO-Raad office in Utrecht.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.