Teacher Position

Whangamata Free Kindergarten; Waikato; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangamatā Kindergarten is seeking a collaborative, creative and passionate kaiako who believes in respectful practice to join our team. You will work with our experienced teachers and support staff to nurture authentic connections with mokopuna, whānau, community and te taiao in a space that values te ao Māori.

Our six-hour day runs 8.45am to 2.45pm, with forty tamariki in the morning session and twenty tamariki full day, supported by four kaiako, a part-time education support worker and a

Job description

About the role

Whangamatā Kindergarten is looking for someone to enhance the mauri of our space. Our kindergarten prides itself on building authentic connections with mokopuna, whānau, community, and te taiao. We are a Green Gold Enviro-School, in which te ao Māori is embedded in our daily programme. We also run an Ako o te Whenua programme where we head out in our van at least once a week to explore our local environment.

Our kindergarten operates six hours per day 8.45am to 2.45pm. Forty tamariki attend a morning session, and twenty tamariki are full day, with a ratio 1:10.

Whangamatā Kindergarten has a supportive community, four full-time kaiako, a part-time education support worker, and a part-time administrator.

We are looking for a collaborative, creative, and passionate kaiako who believes in respectful practice to join our team. You'll be working collaboratively with our experienced teachers and support staff to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere that encourages children to thrive.

The terms and conditions of the Kindergarten Teachers Collective Agreement will apply. Inspired Kindergartens offers excellent employment conditions, supportive colleagues and a wide range of professional learning opportunities.