Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW), is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. Our Early Childcare Education Centres – Waiapu Kids are located across eight locations in Bay of Plenty, Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay and offer safe, nurturing, and educational environments for children and whanau to thrive. Due to one of our amazing ECE Teachers relocating, we now have an opportunity for someone equally amazing to join our team at Waiapu Kids St Francis Whanau Aroha. We are an experienced, energetic and professional team based in Rotorua. This is a permanent teaching position for 30 hours per week and may suit a student who is due to qualify as a teacher at the end of 2024.
Mo te turanga | About the role Waiapu Kids St Francis Whanau Aroha is a well-established Early Childhood Education Centre, offering high quality education and care in a safe and compassionate play-based environment catering for up to 42 tamariki aged from birth to 6 years in a mixed age setting.
We are passionate about children and their development. We recognise that children learn at their own pace and bring their unique culture, strengths, and interests to their play and learning, and we strive to create an environment that caters for every child's needs. We create a positive environment for teachers, children, and their whanau, working together to help children develop, grow, and thrive.
You'll be part of a close-knit team who are passionate about nurturing children's development through stimulating, fun and enriched interest-based learning. Positive, respectful relationships with each other, our whanau, tamariki and community are important to us and integral to who we are.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day education, well-being, and health and safety of children attending our centre; ensuring provision of education and care to service standards. You will also demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practice and meet the Teaching Council's required Teaching Standards. You will have a strong values base and conduct yourself with integrity, professionalism, and care.
Ko wai koe | About you You may be an experienced ECE Teacher or a student who is due to qualify as a teacher at the end of the year. You'll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities for children to explore, experiment and problem solve, allowing them to grow to their full potential.
Your passion for children and learning will be underpinned by your natural ability to communicate and build strong nurturing relationships with our Tamariki and whanau. With endless amounts of energy and enthusiasm, you will become a valuable team player always willing to go the extra mile.
Key Requirements: Ideally, you will have an ECE or Primary qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and a full or provisional registration. We may consider a student who is due to complete their qualification at the end of 2024. A love and passion for working with children and their whanau Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong professional ethics Ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to excellent early childhood practice The ability to build relationships and work in partnership with a variety of external and internal stakeholders including parents, families/whanau, community, Iwi, other social services, our church partners A willingness to embrace the Anglican Care Waiapu values and mission Knowledge and practice of Te Whariki and MOE Licensing Criteria What we can offer you: $1,000 sign on bonus for the successful candidate Competitive remuneration – full pay parity Learning and development opportunities, support and mentoring to gain full registration (if applicable) Free ECE for your Under 5's (if applicable) Additional leave – Birthday leave and a Soul Care day A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team Work/life balance (this is important for us!) If you're ready for the next step in your career, then we'd love to hear from you! To apply and view the position description click the buttons below.
This position will remain open until filled.
Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Check along with full reference checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these safety checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people and in accordance with The Children's Act 2014. ACW is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
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