Qualified Kaiako

Halswell Quarry Preschool; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity for qualified, NZ-TEQ

Reduced childcare

Ratios above regulation

Annual flu vaccination and First Aid"

Uniform provided

Induction programme with mentoring and

career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

Halswell Quarry Preschool in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking kaiako who are passionate about nature and child development. The role emphasizes a respectful environment where tamariki can discover, wonder and learn under NZ ECE standards and Te Whariki.

Applicants should hold an NZ ECE teaching qualification and be registered with the NZ Teacher’s Council, with a growth mindset and strong relational skills to engage whanau and colleagues.

Qualifications

• NZ ECE teaching qualification and NZ Teachers Council registration required.
• Growth mindset and ongoing improvement for tamariki outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain responsive relationships with children and whanau.
• Willingness to collaborate and support teammates.
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki is preferred.

Skills

Love for nature

Growth mindset

Responsive relationships

Strong communication

Team player

Education

NZ ECE teaching qualification

Registered with NZ Teacher’s Council

Job description

Halswell Quarry Preschool is an early learning centre like no other. We are proudly owner/operated striving to provide the very best environments for all young children to flourish. Purpose-built, experienced early childhood professionals have designed an uncompromising approach to detailing and finish that defines this unique and expansive Preschool. Every decision in the design process puts children’s needs and aspirations first.

Our philosophy is under-pinned by the Reggio Emilia approach, providing a peaceful, clam, respectful environment, where children and teachers are nurtured and given the time to discover, wonder, investigate and challenge themselves.

We only want the best kaiako for our tamariki, we strive to provide excellence in care and education that foster respectful and meaningful relationships.

Interested kaiako

• A love for nature and a love for children is paramount.
• Have a NZ ECE teaching qualification and be registered with the NZ Teacher’s Council.
• A growth mindset striving for ongoing improvement and positive outcomes for tamariki.
• The ability to build and maintain responsive relationships with children and their whanau.
• Want to be part of a team that sees communication & supporting each other as the keys to successful teaching & learning environments.
• Being flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, passionate.
• Have a knowledge of Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki, ECE regulations, policies and procedures.

What we offer:

• Full pay parity for qualified, registered teachers
• Reduced childcare
• Ratios above regulation
• Annual flu vaccination and First Aid certification paid for
• Uniform provided
• A robust induction programme, with regular mentoring and coaching and ongoing opportunities for career growth and personal and professional learning and development
• A highly skilled and supportive team to work alongside.