A fun and passionate teaching teamPosition is available at Glenavon Kindergarten starting January 2025The Organisation Nga Tamariki Puawai o Tamaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has a long history in New Zealand in the Early Childhood Education sector, beginning in 1908 in Freemans Bay. We now have 107 kindergartens, four KiNZ centres, five Playgroups, and support services staff forming our organisation.
Ours is a bicultural environment, where the learning framework of Te Whariki underpins all we do, and where the good of our tamariki and their parents and whanau sits at the very heart of our organisation. At AKA, we provide a safe and enriching early childhood learning environment where tamariki can develop as confident and competent learners. Our kindergartens offer quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) to a diverse range of tamariki. Our Auckland-wide network of kindergartens are places where young Aucklanders get the very best start to prepare for school and beyond - building the foundations for a lifetime of learning.
The role AKA is currently looking for a full-time ECE Kaiako to join us and help us contribute to the high level of service that we are proud to provide our local community. If you are a registered and certificated ECE Kaiako, with a current first aid certificate, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of the AKA!
As one of our kaiako at AKA, you will enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team, and your commitment to bicultural practice and confidence in using ICT as a teaching tool will be vital to the great outcomes for tamariki. Through your open communication style and focus on strengthening relationships, you will value the past whilst helping to bring to life a vision for the future that is shared by the team, kindergarten whanau, and local community.
Our ideal candidate will also: have a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangishare our kindergarten's philosophy of care and respect for the natural environment and sustainability and incorporate this into learning experiences for tamarikibe a team player with strong communication skillshave a strong focus on inclusiveness, recognising and valuing the richness of diversity within our communitybe flexible, adaptive, and open to new ways of learningpossess a strength in planning, assessment, and documentationshow commitment to continued professional growth and development in teaching practicewrite meaningful and authentic documentation that reflects the child and their learningbe highly motivated, flexible, and willing to fit in with our dedicated teambe motivated to share ideas, grow, and develop within a reflective teambe warm, friendly, and respectfuldemonstrate strength in culturally responsive practicebe able to use your initiative as well as work within a collaborative team environmentIf you are fun-loving, energetic, and full of ideas, then you may have what it takes to be our newest team member. Apply now. Applications close on 15th November 2024 at 12.00pm. (unless filled prior) For information on the terms and conditions of this position, please review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2019-2022.
You must have the legal right to live and work permanently 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. Reference #: 21136
Posted on: 01 Nov 2024
Closes on: 15 Nov 2024 12:00
Location(s): Central West
Expertise: Teacher
Job level(s): Entry / graduate, Experienced 2-5 years, Experienced 5 years +
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