Teacher

Petone Kindergarten; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Petone Kindergarten in the Wellington region seeks an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who brings strong practice in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and weaving te reo Māori into everyday teaching. You will join a warm, supportive team of four teachers caring for up to 40 tamariki in a play-led, culturally responsive environment.

We value relational collaboration, clear communication, and proactive planning, assessment and internal evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding te reo Māori in teaching.
• Relational and collaborative approach with clear communication.
• Proactive in planning, assessment and internal evaluation.
• Respect for every tamariki and whānau's identity, language, culture and diversity.
• Understanding internal evaluation and using findings to improve learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of four teachers in caring for up to 40 tamariki daily.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and internal evaluation processes.
• Foster strong whānau partnerships and celebrate diverse identities.

Skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Reo Māori

Relational skills

Communication

Team empowerment

Planning and assessment

Job description

We are located just moments away from the vibrant Petone community of cafés and beach. Our kindergarten is a warm reflection of the diverse heritage and rich culture of our local community. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do; we value strong whānau partnerships that creates a genuine sense of belonging for all.

We engage in the Enviro-schools programme, we are committed to sustainability and a child-led curriculum that empowers our tamariki to explore and grow. You will be joining a supportive and passionate team of four teachers, caring for up to 40 children who attend for 6 hours daily. If you value connection, heritage, and a play-led approach to learning, we would love to welcome you to our team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who has:

• strong, experienced practice in honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, weaving te reo Māori, tikanga, and care for Papatūānuku into everyday teaching and learning.
• relational skills that foster a genuinely collaborative environment, using clear communication and strong initiative to guide, empower, and support the teaching team in getting things done.
• a proactive approach to taking shared responsibility for the systems that keep our team organised, including planning, assessment and internal evaluation.
• deep respect and confidence in celebrating the unique identity, language, culture, and diversity of every tamaiti and whānau.
• a strong understanding of internal evaluation, with proven experience in recognizing the impact of teaching practice and continuously improving learning outcomes for tamariki.