Pukekohe Central Kindergarten

Qualified Teacher Position – 40 hours per week – 8.00am – 5.00pm each day

Job Code: TEPUKEC506

This is a full-time 40 hour per week position in an established and well-resourced kindergarten operating 6 hour and full day sessions with a roll of 40 children and a 1:10 teacher to child ratio. The Kindergarten is open in the term breaks.

The kindergarten is located in the heart of Pukekohe township and proudly an historic part of the town, as this was the first kindergarten opened by our Association 70 years ago.

We are seeking a qualified teacher who is an enthusiastic, collaborative, self-motivated team player and great communicator, passionate about in teaching in a mixed-age multi-cultural setting and supporting active children from diverse backgrounds.

As a valued team member, you will be welcomed into a team who are passionate about building meaningful relationships with children and their families and providing learning opportunities that extend beyond the centre, into the wider community.

The successful applicant must have sound knowledge of current approaches to teaching and learning, including internal evaluation; be committed to on-going professional development; and have a passion for supporting, enriching and documenting children’s learning progress. As the kindergarten is an Enviroschool centre, an interest in environmental sustainability would be an advantage.

Applicants require a minimum Level 7 Diploma or Bachelor of Teaching ECE, current first aid certificate and teacher practicing certificate.

Start date: To be negotiated
Hours required: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week (between the hours of 8.00am – 5.00pm)
Applications close: Friday 14th March 2025 at 4.00pm

Applicants for this position must have New Zealand Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa and currently reside in New Zealand.