The Methodist Mission – South Dunedin, South Island
Little Citizens provides high-quality education, physical development, and nutritious meals all day in a fun, supportive environment.
It is a long-standing not-for-profit Centre providing preschool children with outstanding early childhood education.
Little Citizens provides social support, 3 meals a day, and low fees in South Dunedin.
Each child is valued and respected and has the opportunity to grow and learn on the way to leading a fulfilling life.
Conveniently located on Oxford Street, we offer programmes for tamariki from 0-5 years of age and are licensed for 75 children.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7.45am – 5.30pm.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a Kaiako Kohukahuka ECE Teacher to work with our dedicated Kaiako and support staff. You will be a member of the over 2s teaching team at Little Citizens supported by a Leadership team.
Working mainly in our Kotuku (3.5 - 5 year) Room, Kaiako Kohukahuka will primarily be responsible for:
Participating in the design and implementation of Individual, Group, and Centre Learning Plans.
Utilising the ENGAGE Programme in the teaching and learning space.
Attending fortnightly paid staff meetings contributing to internal evaluations and participating in training.
Ensuring our tamariki are learning in a safe space that allows them to grow at their own pace with a strengths-based focus.
Supporting other Kaiako with teaching plans and activities.
Encouraging whanau to be informed and involved with the activities and experiences at the centre.
What's in it for you
Support Senior Kaiako with the delivery of group plans.
Suit a teacher who is passionate about working with over 2s and supporting their learning.
Be offered Extended Pay Parity.
Be provided with Annual vaccinations and first aid certification.
Be provided with Payment of teacher registration costs.
Have regularly scheduled non-contact hours.
Be supported with their PGC and further learning and development.
Paid fortnightly staff meeting.
Have access to Employee Wellbeing services including:
An Employee Assistance Programme (counselling).
Tailored Professional Growth Cycle.
15 days sick leave a year with no waiting period.
A minimum of 5 days tangihanga and bereavement leave.
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Provisional or Full Category 1 Teacher Registration.
You will love to teach in a team.
Experience participating in and writing group and individual plans.
Experience managing challenging behaviours in the teaching and learning space.
Motivation to continue your professional learning journey.
Skills in building strong relationships with whanau will be evident.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to upskill your strengths to help us deliver an amazing service.
If you would like to speak to someone, please contact Anna Smith, Kairuruku Tangata Pukenga People and Capabilities Coordinator on ******** .
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