K1 teacher - Northland Kindergarten Association

Mairtown Free Kindergarten; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local kindergarten in Northland, New Zealand, is looking for a part-time teacher. The role focuses on nature-based education and requires a recognized New Zealand ECE qualification. Ideal candidates will be skilled in engaging children and fostering respectful relationships. Applicants should also have a current practicing certificate and first aid certification. Join a progressive team dedicated to early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships based on respect and affection with tamariki.
• Participate in nature-based educational practices.
• Engage children through play and understanding.

Skills

Intentional practice

Responsive engagement with tamariki

Education

Recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE)

Current practicing certificate

First aid certificate

Job description

Overview

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.5

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Learning areas: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

About the role

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an enthusiastic and capable teacher (kaiako) to join the team at Mairtown Kindergarten, Whangārei. This (0.5) position will commence as soon as possible.

Mairtown Kindergarten kaiako believe that relationships with tamariki should be based on respect and affection and that tamariki learn and develop best when kaiako are responsive and share with tamariki an understanding of the world through engagement and play.

Mairtown Kindergarten are leaders in nature-based education. If you are skilled in intentional practice and seek opportunity to be part of a progressive team, NKA look forward to hearing from you.

Mairtown Kindergarten has a team of 5 kaiako, and a part-time administrator. The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 40 children between two and six years of age, this kindergarten operates an ‘All Year’ Programme. This 20-hour position will have varying daily hours.

Mairtown Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by professional practice and management teams. NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.

Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate.

Qualifications

• Recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE)
• Current practicing certificate
• First aid certificate

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Type: Free Kindergarten

Maximum licenced places: 40

Physical address:
21 Princes Street, Mairtown, Whangarei