Ece Teacher

Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW), is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. Our Early Childcare Education Centres - Waiapu Kids are located across eight locations in Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay and offer safe, nurturing, and educational environments for children and whānau to thrive.

We are looking for a professional and energetic certificated Early Childhood Teacher to join our experienced team at Waiapu Kids St Mary’s Family Centre based in Mount Maunganui. This is a full-time fixed term parental leave cover position for a period of six months, commencing in early March 2024.

**Mō te tūranga | About the role**

We are looking for a special addition to our teaching team. We are a well-established community based ECE Centre, offering high quality education and care in a safe and compassionate play based, environment catering for up to 50 tamariki aged from 6 months to 5 years. This role would ideally be for a passionate, infant/toddlers kaiako.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day education, well-being, and health and safety of children attending our centre; ensuring provision of education and care to service standards. You will also demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practice and meet the Teaching Council’s required Teaching Standards. You will have a strong values base and conduct yourself with integrity, professionalism, and care.

**Ko wai koe | About you**

In this diverse educational setting, possessing certain qualities is essential. You must embody openness, authenticity, and understanding to effectively connect with our community. Your superpower will be the ability to seamlessly transition between addressing the intricate needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers - perhaps even all at once, within minutes.

Love is a prerequisite, as you’ll need to generously share it and be ready to receive an abundance in return. Joining our team requires fitting into a robust and supportive environment. Bring something fresh, pique our interest, teach us, and evolve alongside us. Most importantly, be prepared to share in laughter, even at your own expense.

Waiapu Kids St. Mary’s Family Centre embraces the Anglican Care Waiapu values of Vitality, Integrity, Compassion, and Respect. Our purpose-built centre, located within the Anglican Parish of Mount Maunganui grounds, is dedicated to serving children and families, fostering strong relationships within our community.

**Key Requirements**:
It is essential you have an ECE or Primary qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of

Aotearoa New Zealand. You must also have full or provisional registration or be an ECE Teacher in final year of training finishing in 2024.

**You will also have**:

- A love and passion for working with children and their whānau
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong professional ethics
- Ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to excellent early childhood practice
- The ability to build relationships and work in partnership with a variety of external and internal stakeholders including parents, families/whānau, community, Iwi, other social services, our church partners
- A willingness to embrace the Anglican Care Waiapu values and mission
- Knowledge and practice of Te Whāriki and MOE Licensing Criteria

**What we can offer you**:

- Competitive remuneration - extended pay parity
- Learning and development opportunities, support and mentoring to gain full
- registration (if applicable)
- Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
- A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team and great adult:child ratios
- Work/life balance (this is important for us)

**Applications close 4th March 2024**
- ACW is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture._