Registered ECE Teacher - Te Whāriki & Tiriti Focus

Smart Start Preschool; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Start Preschool is seeking a passionate ECE kaiako to join our teaching team. You will build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, and create meaningful learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, cultures and identities.

The successful applicant will hold a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate, have a sound understanding of Te Whāriki, and be committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally

Qualifications

• Qualified ECE kaiako with NZ teacher registration.
• Sound understanding of Te Whāriki.
• Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching.
• Strong communication, teamwork and reflective practice skills.
• Supports an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and confident to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Create meaningful learning experiences reflecting children’s interests, cultures and identities.
• Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching.
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and reflective practice.
• Support an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and confident to learn.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Teacher registration & practising certificate

Job description

Smart Start Preschool is seeking a passionate ECE kaiako to join our teaching team. You will build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, and create meaningful learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, cultures and identities.

The successful applicant will hold a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration and practising certificate, have a sound understanding of Te Whāriki, and be committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally