ECE Team Leader – Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha

Acw; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara is seeking an ECE Team Leader to support the ECE Centre Manager in promoting a safe, innovative educational environment for tamariki. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in early childhood education, and a commitment to the community and cultural competencies.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration above full pay parity rates

Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘Soul Care’ leave

Teacher certification renewal costs

Free ECE for your Under 5’s

Professional development opportunities

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with sound understanding of quality teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to model and develop practices in others.

Responsibilities

• Assist ECE Centre Manager in leading the team ensuring child's safety and wellbeing.
• Engage effectively with tamariki, whānau, and community.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Competence

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Qualification in Early Childhood or Primary Education

Current NZ Teacher Registration and Certification

Job description

At Waiapu Kids Te Hapara we are developing and implementing, an innovative model of early childhood education that empowers tamariki and whānau to realise their aspirations and enhance their wellbeing. As the ECE Team Leader you will support the ECE Centre Manager in leading and embedding the model within the team’s practice to shape the future of Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha.

Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha is a licensed Early Childhood Centre in Tairāwhiti that provides care and education for up to 50 children from 8.30am to 3.00pm each weekday. Waiapu Kids Te Hapara operates under the umbrella of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) which is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu.

This is a permanent position working 33 hours per week.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The ECE Team Leader is responsible for assisting the ECE Centre Manager in leading the team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of tamariki while providing quality education to progress the learning of all tamariki.

You will be an experienced teacher with a sound understanding of quality teaching and learning practices and an ability to model and develop this in others. This pivotal position requires someone with exceptional interpersonal skills, diplomacy and cultural competence who can support a positive team culture that incorporates the organisation’s values and our vision of oranga ake o te iwi – human flourishing.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A qualification in early childhood or primary education, and current NZ teacher registration and certification
• Prior experience in formal or informal leadership
• Understanding of and ability to lead the implementation of Tiriti-based practice
• The skills and experience to engage effectively with tamariki, whānau and community.
• Good understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and willingness to continue to grow in this area
• Sound understanding of the implementation of Te Whāriki and proven ability to assess and plan for children’s learning.
• Openness to, and willingness to work within a Christian, faith-based philosophy
• A positive, ‘can do’ attitude
• NZ residency and appropriate working rights

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We offer a supportive and value-driven environment in which to work. Additionally, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration above full pay parity rates
• Additional leave days – Birthday and ‘Soul Care’ leave
• Teacher certification renewal costs
• Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
• Great professional development opportunities
• An enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team and great adult:child ratios
• Work/life balance (this is important for us!)

You will thrive in this role if you are a proactive, adaptable, and resourceful individual who excels in a diverse environment. Most importantly, you will embrace and embody our core values and have a drive to make a difference for the tamariki and whānau at Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whānau Aroha.

This position will remain open until filled so don’t delay and apply now!

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Anglican Care Waiapu is not an accredited employer, only applicants with New Zealand work right need apply.

Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All applicants are required to complete a full NZ Police Check and reference checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people and in accordance with The Children’s Act.