Full-Time ECE Kaiako: Creative, Playful Learning

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

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.