ECE Kaiako: Te Tiriti‑Led, Play‑Led Learning & Community

Petone Kindergarten; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Petone Kindergarten in the Wellington region seeks an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who brings strong practice in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and weaving te reo Māori into everyday teaching. You will join a warm, supportive team of four teachers caring for up to 40 tamariki in a play-led, culturally responsive environment.

We value relational collaboration, clear communication, and proactive planning, assessment and internal evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding te reo Māori in teaching.
• Relational and collaborative approach with clear communication.
• Proactive in planning, assessment and internal evaluation.
• Respect for every tamariki and whānau's identity, language, culture and diversity.
• Understanding internal evaluation and using findings to improve learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of four teachers in caring for up to 40 tamariki daily.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and internal evaluation processes.
• Foster strong whānau partnerships and celebrate diverse identities.

Skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Reo Māori

Relational skills

Communication

Team empowerment

Planning and assessment

Job description

Petone Kindergarten in the Wellington region seeks an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who brings strong practice in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and weaving te reo Māori into everyday teaching. You will join a warm, supportive team of four teachers caring for up to 40 tamariki in a play-led, culturally responsive environment.

We value relational collaboration, clear communication, and proactive planning, assessment and internal evaluation.