Nurture Young Minds at Lynfield Kindergarten: Be Part of Our Vibrant Whanau! Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering a love of learning? Lynfield Kindergarten, part of Nga Tamariki Puawai o Tamaki (Auckland Kindergarten Association - AKA), is seeking a passionate and qualified ECE Kaiako to join our warm and welcoming whanau (family) in a permanent role (31.25 hours per week).
What Makes Us Special? Inclusive and Welcoming Environment: We embrace everyone with kindness (Manaakitanga), celebrate cultural diversity, and believe strong relationships are key. Biculturalism at Our Core: We weave Te Ao Maori into our curriculum, fostering cultural understanding. Preparing for the Future: We empower tamariki to develop resilience and the skills they need to thrive. Child-Centered Learning: We focus on individual needs and set high expectations for all learners, following the Te Whariki curriculum. Engaging Activities and Natural Exploration: Our spacious outdoor area sparks curiosity, and we organize excursions based on tamariki interests. Multilingual Team: We celebrate diversity! Our staff speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Croatian, and Hindi. Who We're Looking For: A passionate and qualified ECE Kaiako who thrives in a collaborative team environment. A culturally diverse candidate who embraces inclusivity. An active learner who is committed to ongoing growth and development. Someone with strong computer skills. Fluency in Mandarin (or another language) is a plus. Ready to Join Our Whanau? We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to join a thriving kindergarten community. Visit our website or call ahead to experience the Lynfield Kindergarten first hand. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications close 22nd April 2024 (unless filled prior)
For information on the terms and conditions of this position, please review the newly negotiated Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement ******** .
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.