ECE Kaiako -Mission Bay Kindergarten

AKA; Ōrākei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Six weeks' annual leave

Professional learning opportunities

Te Whāriki guided learning community

Job summary

Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is seeking a qualified ECE kaiako to join the Mission Bay Kindergarten teaching team in Auckland, New Zealand. This full-time position starts Term 1 on 15 January 2027.

The kindergarten values creativity, curiosity and Te Whāriki-based learning within a supportive whānau. We offer a welcoming team, six weeks of annual leave, professional learning opportunities and a learning community guided by Te Whāriki.

Qualifications

• Recognised ECE teaching qualification with current practising certificate and first aid certificate.
• Solid understanding of Te Whāriki and intentional, play-based teaching approach.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in daily practice.
• Curiosity about tamariki thinking, ability to listen and ask open-ended questions.
• Warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Inclusive approach valuing each tamaiti's identity, language, culture and strengths.
• Enthusiasm for sustainability and thoughtful use of technology to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Te Whāriki knowledge

Play-based teaching

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Curiosity

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Practising certificate

Job description

ECE Kaiako - Mission Bay Kindergarten (Full-time)
Start date: Term 1, 15 January 2027

Bring your creativity, curiosity and passion for early childhood education to our welcoming Mission Bay Kindergarten whānau.

Part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), we are seeking a qualified ECE kaiako to join our supportive, collaborative and fun teaching team.

Our kindergarten

Inspired by Reggio Emilia, we view the environment as the third kaiako. Our calm, thoughtfully resourced spaces include cosy reading areas and a rich art atelier, encouraging tamariki to express themselves, explore ideas and learn through open-ended play.

Outdoors, tamariki build confidence through discovery, movement and shared adventures. As part of the Enviroschools programme, we nurture a connection with Papatūānuku through gardening and everyday sustainable practices.

Whanaungatanga is central to our kindergarten. We value strong partnerships with whānau, celebrate our diverse community and support tamariki through their transition to school.

What we offer

• A welcoming team that values your ideas and contribution.
• Non-contact time for planning and six weeks' annual leave.
• Professional learning opportunities to support your development.
• A vibrant learning community guided by Te Whāriki.

What you will bring

• A recognised ECE teaching qualification, current practising certificate and current first aid certificate.
• A sound understanding of Te Whāriki and intentional, play-based teaching.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in everyday practice.
• Curiosity about tamariki thinking, with the ability to listen, ask open-ended questions and explore alongside tamariki.
• Warm, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• An inclusive approach that values each tamaiti's identity, language, culture and strengths.
• Enthusiasm for sustainability and thoughtful use of technology to support teaching and learning.

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai
Nurture the seed and it will bloom.

We welcome visits to our kindergarten. Please call ahead to arrange a suitable time and meet our team.

Applications close: 6 th November 2027 at 12 noon, unless filled prior.

Terms and conditions are covered by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Contact: 09 373 5635 | [e-mail] | PO Box 6933,Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142