Kindergarten Teacher

Stokes Valley Kindergarten; Wellington; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Flexible hours

Local community focus

Job summary

Stokes Valley Kindergarten in Wellington is seeking a part-time teacher to cover 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-based with holidays closed. The role focuses on supporting the teaching team with lunch cover, head teacher release time, and non-contact duties.

You will contribute to learning assessments, participate in weekly team meetings, and help plan collaboratively, while respecting Te Whāriki, building strong relationships with whānau and the local community.

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in NZ
• Current practising certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
• Available to work 5 days per week
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki

Responsibilities

• Daily lunch break cover (Mon–Fri)
• Head teacher release time
• Non-contact duties including preparation of learning assessments
• Active participation in weekly team meetings and collaborative planning

Skills

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

Teaching Council pract.

Job description

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About the role

• 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Term-based kindergarten model (we're closed during school holidays).
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2026–2028.
• Applicants are invited to visit us before applying – please call Chelsea on04 920 9830 to arrange a suitable time.

In this position, you will support our teaching team by providing:

• daily lunch break cover (Monday to Friday)
• head teacher release time
• non-contact duties, including the preparation of learning assessments
• active participation in weekly team meetings and collaborative planning.

The role requires availability across all weekdays to ensure consistent lunch cover, however there is some flexibility in how the 16 hours (including 5 hours of non-contact time) are arranged to accommodate both the successful applicant and the kindergarten.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will:

• have the legal right to work in New Zealand, because we are not an accredited employer
• hold a current practising certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
• be happy to work 5 days per week
• demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki
• be reliable, professional, and adaptable, with a positive and proactive approach
• value and uphold the individuality of each child
• be committed to building respectful, collaborative relationships with whānau and the wider community.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• A balanced part-time role with dedicated non-contact time.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to the learning and development of tamariki within your local community.

If you are a passionate teacher, seeking a part-time role close to home, we would welcome your application.

More details are in the position description.

74 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt