Early Intervention Teacher — Shape Young Learners' Futures

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION in the Waikato region seeks a permanent Early Intervention Teacher to join the Learning Support team. You will provide high‑quality learning support within Te Whariki framework, and collaborate with ākonga, whānau and kaiako across diverse settings.

You will bring a Teaching degree in Early Childhood and a Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention, with several years of teaching experience and a strong knowledge of child development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) is required.
• A Post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain this within four years.
• Several years of teaching experience and knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Understanding diverse needs and disabilities and their implications for daily functioning in family life and for teaching and learning in early childhood and family homes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality learning support in line with He Pikorua and Te Whariki guidance.
• Building capability of parents, teachers and whānau to support learning.
• Understanding families' needs and collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring intervention plans.
• Supporting transitions into early childhood education and school as required.
• Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team for complex needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention

Job description

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION in the Waikato region seeks a permanent Early Intervention Teacher to join the Learning Support team. You will provide high‑quality learning support within Te Whariki framework, and collaborate with ākonga, whānau and kaiako across diverse settings.

You will bring a Teaching degree in Early Childhood and a Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention, with several years of teaching experience and a strong knowledge of child development.