Kaiako

The Cottage Kindergarten; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cottage Kindergarten in Invercargill is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our team in a full-time permanent role. You will bring energy, ideas and a positive approach to teaching tamariki in a welcoming, nurturing environment.

We value collaboration, strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and commitment to ongoing professional growth, under KTCA conditions. Note visa support is not provided.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised NZ ECE teaching qualification and be registered with the NZ Teaching Council.
• Hold a current first aid certificate.
• Build genuine, responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team culture.
• Bring enthusiasm, initiative and a sense of fun to your practice.
• Be reflective, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• Value high-quality, child-centred early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced team to provide a welcoming, engaging and nurturing environment.
• Support tamariki to explore, learn and grow through play-based learning.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Enthusiasm initiative

Reflective practice

Adaptability

Education

NZ ECE teaching qualification

NZ Teaching Council registration

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, enthusiastic kaiako to join the team at The Cottage Kindergarten in Invercargill.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being part of a team, builds strong and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau, and brings energy, ideas and a positive approach to their teaching practice.

At The Cottage, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team who are committed to providing a welcoming, engaging and nurturing environment where tamariki are encouraged to explore, learn and grow.

We’d really like to hear from you if you:

• hold a recognised NZ ECE teaching qualification and are registered with the NZ Teaching Council
• hold a current first aid certificate
• build genuine, responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau
• enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team culture
• bring enthusiasm, initiative and a sense of fun to your practice
• are reflective, adaptable and committed to ongoing professional growth
• value high-quality, child-centred early childhood education.

As part of Southland Kindergarten Association, you’ll be joining a wider network of kindergarten professionals across Southland, with access to professional learning, support and opportunities to grow your career.

This is a full-time permanent position, and employment conditions are in accordance with the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers’ Collective Agreement (KTCA).

If you’re looking for your next teaching opportunity and think The Cottage could be the place for you, we’d really like to hear from you.

Note we are not an accredited employer and are unable to support visas.