Ngaio Kindergarten - Permanent Part-Time .6 Teacher

At He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens, we have over 108 kindergartens across the regions we serve, bringing learning, connection, and fun to families across Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Kapiti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa and South Otago. We also provide a home-based service - Etu Ao in Porirua and Levin.

Our vision for He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua is derived from our belief in the importance of quality early childhood education for the children themselves, their whānau, their community and for Aotearoa New Zealand. Therefore, we seek to be a leader in the provision of high-quality early childhood education, and by demonstrating what can be achieved, be seen as advocates for children and whānau and help to improve quality early childhood education throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Out of this vision comes Ngā Uara – Our Values:

• Nurturing the mana of the child
• Kounga – Quality
• Mahi Tahi – Partnership
• Pono – Integrity

More than 6,000 children now attend one of Whānau Manaaki’s 108 kindergartens and around 150 children are enrolled with our Pasifika-focused Etu Ao homebased service.

Community description
Ngaio is a family -orientated suburb conveniently located close to Wellington's central business district. The kindergarten is nestled in a bush setting overlooking Cummings Park at the back, while the front is situated in Ngaio's main commercial area, making it easily accessible by public transport. The local school, library, café, and other amenities are within easy walking distance.

The kindergarten has a role of 30 with children, aged from 2 years to school age and attending for a six-hour session, five days a week.
Kaiako in this kindergarten work alongside tamariki and whāanau to foster a sense of belonging at the kindergarten and to provide a culturally responsive and engaging environment, where all tamariki can be confident in their identities, languages, cultures, and abilities.

This role is a Part time .6 Teacher role worked on the following days and times:
0.6 WP: 24hrs/wk
Mon 5hrs (11.00am - 4.30pm including 1/2hr unpaid break)
Tues 4.75hrs (11.30am - 4.15pm)
Wed 4.25hrs (10.30am - 2.45pm)
Thurs 5hrs (8.00am - 1.30pm including 1/2hr unpaid break)
Fri 5hrs (8.00am - 1.30pm including 1/2hr unpaid break)

We are looking for an experienced ECE teacher who:

• Develops and maintains warm and nurturing relationships with tamariki, whāanau, Kaiako, and others in the learning community.
• Is committed to being an active participant within a collaborative and leaderful team culture.
• Will continue to strengthen our learning programme through intentional assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to Te Tiriti-based practice across the curriculum.
• Will bring their fresh thinking and theoretical knowledge to our team of experienced teachers.

If you would like to visit the Kindergarten to see if the environment would be a good fit for you, please contact Senior Teacher Fiona Twaddle on 0211950551.

To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. You can apply for this role through our website – you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Teaching, Level 7 or above (studied in NZ or with NZQA Equivalency)
• Registration and Current Practising Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate

Applications close on: 11th February 2025 at 11.50pm