Kaiako | Teacher | Waikato

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street; Waikato; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted kindergarten fees for your

Discounted health insurance

Boost membership

Free confidential EAP services

Job summary

Central Kids Kindergartens - Rewi Street in Waikato is seeking a motivated kaiako to support tamariki and whānau to reach their full potential. This full-time, permanent role focuses on early learning and kōhanga reo, requiring a Certificated Level 7 ECE qualification and a current first aid certificate.

You will contribute to a whanau-centred environment with strong Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments. Join a team that values Manaakitanga, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, and

Qualifications

• Entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification.
• Valid first aid certificate (Level 1 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Be a strong advocate for tamariki.
• Build authentic partnerships with whānau.
• Promote a culture of health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki.
• Support tamariki's social and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with the wider community.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

Job description

Kaiako | Teacher | Waikato

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako to join our team in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tātou? | Who are we?

Our values guide everything we do:

• Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | Children are central to all that we do
• Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment
• Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill
• Kotahitanga | Connectedness through collaboration

At Central Kids, all tamariki are respected, included, and celebrated for who they are. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supporting Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga, and delivering high-quality early learning through Te Whāriki. Our kaiako are supported through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).

Benefits include:

• Discounted kindergarten fees for your own tamariki
• Discounted health insurance
• Boost membership
• Free confidential EAP services

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You will:

• Be a strong advocate for tamariki
• Build authentic partnerships with whānau
• Promote a culture of health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• Support tamariki's social and emotional wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with the wider community
• Demonstrate a growth mindset

Requirements

• Entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Level 7 ECE teaching qualification
• Valid first aid certificate (Level 1 or higher)

Please note we are not an accredited employer and cannot support Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.

New graduate kaiako are encouraged to apply.

Type:

Free Kindergarten

Maximum licenced places:

40

Physical address:

60 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu