Steiner-inspired Kaiako: Nurturing Imagination & Play

Āwhina Te Mata; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Āwhina Te Mata in Hawke's Bay is seeking a passionate Kaiako with understanding of Steiner philosophy and a holistic approach to early childhood education. You will nurture the whole child, honour imagination, rhythm, nature, and meaningful relationships to support learning and development.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, initiative, and reflective practice to develop engaging provocations and beautiful play spaces that spark curiosity, wonder, and a love of learning, while building warm,

Qualifications

• Understanding of Steiner philosophy and its holistic approach to early childhood education.
• Commitment to nurturing the whole child and supporting imagination, creativity, rhythm, nature, and meaningful relationships.
• Open to reflective practice, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.
• Ability to create engaging provocations and purposeful play spaces.
• Observation of children's interests and planning meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Nurture the whole child through Steiner-inspired practice.
• Create inspiring environments with provocations and meaningful play spaces.
• Observe children's interests and respond with intentional experiences.
• Build respectful relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues.

Job description

Āwhina Te Mata in Hawke's Bay is seeking a passionate Kaiako with understanding of Steiner philosophy and a holistic approach to early childhood education. You will nurture the whole child, honour imagination, rhythm, nature, and meaningful relationships to support learning and development.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, initiative, and reflective practice to develop engaging provocations and beautiful play spaces that spark curiosity, wonder, and a love of learning, while building warm,