Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Fossil Bay; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Fossil Bay Steiner Kindergarten on Waiheke Island is seeking a warm, organised part-time team member to join our small, community-focused setting.

You will support the daily rhythm of our afternoons, Monday to Friday, 11:30am–3:00pm, with the potential for additional hours.

Experience welcome but what you are matters more than formal qualifications; local island resident is ideal.

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys being with children.
• Brings calm, care, patience and initiative.
• Values relationships and meaningful work.
• Is practical, reliable and happy to help wherever needed.
• Experience welcome, but who you are matters more than formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily rhythm of our kindergarten afternoons.
• Contribute to a wholesome and nurturing environment.

Skills

Enjoys children

Calm and patient

Reliable

Initiative

Team player

Job description

Fossil Bay Steiner Kindergarten is looking for a warm, wholesome and organised person to join our team.

We are a small, community-oriented Steiner kindergarten on Waiheke Island, valuing rhythm, creativity, nature and childhood.

This part-time role is Monday–Friday, 11:30am–3:00pm, supporting the daily rhythm of our kindergarten afternoons, with the possibility of additional hours over time.

Applicants do not need to be registered for this role.

Fossil Bay School & Kindergarten is a small, community-focused Steiner school on Waiheke Island. We offer kindergarten and primary education based on a modern Steiner curriculum, prioritising a screen-free, unhurried approach and small class sizes. Kindness, creativity, and dedicated attention to each child lie at the heart of our work.

Nestled in a beautiful semi-rural setting, just a short walk from Oneroa and two stunning beaches, our school provides a nature-rich environment where children thrive. Grounded in anthroposophy and guided by the rhythms of the seasons, we support learning through creative play, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.

We are proud of our warm and collaborative team culture, where fun, mutual support, and professional respect are at the core of our daily work. Staff work closely together, sharing responsibility and joy across both the kindergarten and school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys being with children
• Brings calm, care, patience and initiative
• Values relationships and meaningful work
• Is practical, reliable and happy to help wherever needed
• Enjoys contributing to a wholesome and nurturing environment

Experience is welcome, but who you are matters more to us than formal qualifications.

The role would suit someone local to Waiheke who already lives on the island.