ECE Kaiako — Playful, Inclusive Learning Leader

Auckland Kindergarten Association; Puketāpapa; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Kindergarten term breaks

Collective agreement terms

Job summary

Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is seeking a passionate ECE Kaiako to join Wesley Kindergarten in a permanent, part-time role (20 hours/week). The position starts term 1, 15 January 2027, with a focus on play-based learning, bicultural practice and inclusion.

You will work with a supportive team, develop relationships with tamariki and whānau, and contribute to planning, assessment and documentation while enjoying professional development opportunities within the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Be a registered ECE Kaiako with a current practising certificate.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Strong planning, assessment and documentation skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.
• Ability to support tamariki with diverse strengths and learning needs.
• Hands-on teaching and following tamariki's interests through play.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and fresh ideas.
• Thoughtful use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Contribute to planning and assessment processes.
• Strengthen a play-based programme and bicultural practice.
• Promote inclusion and support diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximise resources and learning outcomes.

Skills

Registered ECE Kaiako with practising证

First Aid certificate

Planning and assessment

Documentation skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi bicultural

Inclusive practice

Hands-on teaching through play

Collaboration and initiative

Effective use of technology in class

Education

ECE teaching qualification / registered kaiako

Job description

Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is seeking a passionate ECE Kaiako to join Wesley Kindergarten in a permanent, part-time role (20 hours/week). The position starts term 1, 15 January 2027, with a focus on play-based learning, bicultural practice and inclusion.

You will work with a supportive team, develop relationships with tamariki and whānau, and contribute to planning, assessment and documentation while enjoying professional development opportunities within the collective agreement.