Northland Kindergarten Association is seeking a passionate, community-focused kaiako to join the teaching team at Hillcrest Kindergarten, Kaikohe.
This 20-hour per week position will have varying daily hours, beginning March 3rd, 2025. Hillcrest has a large natural environment, inspired by the kaupapa of Enviroschools and sustainable practices.
Hillcrest's teaching philosophy includes respectful relationships with tamariki, whanau, and the wider community, embracing whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, and manaakitanga.
Kaiako acknowledge tamariki as unique individuals who are capable, competent, and active participants in their own play-based learning, while ensuring their mana and mauri are upheld.
NKA welcomes new graduates.
Hillcrest Kindergarten operates as an All-Year Model.
Teaching staff benefit from 30 days of Annual Leave and 15 Professional Time days per year, along with 4 non-contact hours per week in this part-time position.
NKA offers excellent professional development budgets, and staff have the opportunity to apply for annual scholarships and wellness initiatives.
NKA welcomes third-year students and runs an excellent mentoring programme for PCTs.
Hillcrest has 3.5 teachers, a part-time administrator, and a cook.
This kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, catering for 30 children between two and six years of age.
Hillcrest Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA.
The kindergarten is supported by a professional practice and management team.
NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
If you are a qualified and registered ECE kaiako, skilled in establishing and maintaining authentic and professional relationships with tamariki, whanau, and colleagues, self-motivated, show initiative, and are able to work collaboratively, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), a current practicing certificate, and a first aid certificate.
Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Thursday 30th January 2025. Alternatively post to:
Appointments Secretary
Northland Kindergarten Association
PO Box 4005
Kamo
Whangarei
0141
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