Lead Infant & Toddler Kaiako — Nurturing, Responsive Care

Future Focus - West Dune; Papamoa; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Focus - West Dune in Papamoa, NZ is seeking an experienced infant and toddler kaiako to join the Te Huihuinga room. You will support tamariki with responsive teaching, build trusting relationships with whānau, and contribute to a thriving learning environment.

You must hold a current full practising certificate, bring initiative and positive energy, and be confident leading by example while collaborating with colleagues and whānau. A Māori language and tikanga lens is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching infants and toddlers.
• A current full practising certificate.
• Initiative, positive energy and thoughtful communication.
• Confidence leading by example, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Curiosity and openness to feedback and professional growth.
• A te ao Māori lens, including confidence weaving te reo Māori and tikanga into everyday practice.

Skills

Experience teaching infants and Toddl

Leadership by example

Thoughtful communication

Curiosity and feedback openness

Willingness to learn

Education

Current full practising certificate

Job description

Future Focus - West Dune in Papamoa, NZ is seeking an experienced infant and toddler kaiako to join the Te Huihuinga room. You will support tamariki with responsive teaching, build trusting relationships with whānau, and contribute to a thriving learning environment.

You must hold a current full practising certificate, bring initiative and positive energy, and be confident leading by example while collaborating with colleagues and whānau. A Māori language and tikanga lens is valued.