Early Childhood Education Specialist

2 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Avalon Childcare Centre Full time

Job Description: As an Early Childhood Education Specialist at Avalon Childcare Centre, you will play a key role in supporting the professional growth and development of our kaiako. This involves observing and providing feedback on teaching practices, using tools like Storypark to link theory to practice. You will also contribute to the planning and implementation of learning programs that cater to the diverse needs of our tamariki.
In addition to your expertise in early childhood education, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with your colleagues and the children in your care.

About You: To be successful in this role, you will be a committed educator who is passionate about mentoring and professional development. You will have experience working with diverse groups of people and be able to communicate effectively with kaiako, children, and whānau.
We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable, able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities. You will also need to be committed to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working in early childhood education settings
  • Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and its application
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development

We Offer:

  • A minimum of 35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (8am-5pm) and Friday (8am-4pm)
  • Full pay parity
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment


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