ECE Kaiako: Nurture Young Learners in a Collaborative Team

Waipawa Kindergarten; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

6 weeks annual leave

Professional development

Health insurance

Well-being budget

Job summary

Waipawa Kindergarten is seeking a permanent full-time kaiako to join a team of experienced teachers. The role focuses on nurturing tamariki through play, building on home experiences, and delivering a bicultural, culturally responsive learning environment.

You will be a registered teacher, collaborative, proactive, and ready to contribute to a supportive team. The setting embraces Enviroschools and sustainable practices for a positive learning culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified with current teaching registration.
• Experience in early learning settings encouraged.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm, intentional approach focused on positive outcomes for tamariki and team cohesion.
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Learn systems, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to a supportive, fun learning environment.

Skills

Calm, intentional teaching approach

Relationship-building

Willingness to learn systems

Bicultural understanding

Education

Teaching registration

Job description

Waipawa Kindergarten is seeking a permanent full-time kaiako to join a team of experienced teachers. The role focuses on nurturing tamariki through play, building on home experiences, and delivering a bicultural, culturally responsive learning environment.

You will be a registered teacher, collaborative, proactive, and ready to contribute to a supportive team. The setting embraces Enviroschools and sustainable practices for a positive learning culture.