Petone Kindergarten

12/12/2024

At He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens, we have over 100 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

The kindergarten is situated close to the vibrant Petone shopping and café centre and is close to both Lower Hutt and Wellington. It reflects the diversity and heritage of the local community. We are licenced for 40 children who attend for 6 hours each day for up to 5 days per week. You will join our team of 4 other teachers.

This Part-time.6 (24 hours per week) is worked over the following days and times:
Mon 3.25hrs (11.30am - 2.45pm)
Tues 4.5hrs (11.30am - 4.30pm) with 1/2 hr unpaid break
Wed 4.5hrs (11.30am - 4.30pm) with 1/2 hr unpaid break
Thurs 6hrs (8am - 2.30pm) with 1/2 hr unpaid break
Fri 5.75hrs (8am - 2.15pm) with 1/2 hr unpaid break

We are looking for an ECE teacher who:

- demonstrates strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices,
- actively promotes inclusion and diversity in ways that enhance the mana of all people,
- a passion for caring for Papatūānuku and in supporting the whole learning community to learn about and implement sustainable practices and supporting enviro school participation,
- contributes effectively to a positive team culture, through demonstrating flexibility and respects and appreciates a range of perspectives.

If selected for an interview, these will be taking place on the 17th January 2025

**Applications close Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 11.50pm