Mason Ave Kindergarten

This is a full time position in an established and well-resourced kindergarten, with a roll of 40 children and a teacher to child ratio of 1:10.

The kindergarten has a well-established kaupapa of environmental sustainability and operates a Nature Discovery Programme one day each week where, rain, hail or shine, children and teachers spend time exploring a natural environment outside of the kindergarten.

The successful applicant will be a creative, enthusiastic and energetic teacher with an open-to-learning mindset who will support these initiatives.

We are seeking a Teacher who is versatile and a great communicator, who can lead and deliver quality teaching practices in a team environment, work with Tamariki in a mixed age setting, and is willing and proactive around change. Work with a fabulous team where your sound knowledge of ECE curriculum practices, relationship building skills, energy and passion for teaching our young learners will be reciprocated and rewarded

**Role requirements**:

- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification
- Good understanding of child led curriculum, planning and extending on our children’s learning
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with Tamariki, Whanau, teaching team and the wider community
- Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality education and care

The successful applicant must have sound knowledge of current approaches to teaching and learning, be committed to on-going professional development, and demonstrate strong and inclusive professional practices. Applications are invited from teachers holding provisional or full certification.
- CMKA offers generous professional support, employment terms and conditions and professional learning and development opportunities._

**Start date**: ASAP

**Hours required**: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

**Applications close**: Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 4.00pm
- Applicants require a minimum Level 7 Diploma or Bachelor of Training ECE, current first aid certificate and current teacher registration practicing certificate._

**Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.**

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