Ece Kaiako

1 week ago

Northcote Central, New Zealand Auckland Kindergarten Association Full time

**ECE Kaiako - Northcote Central Kindergarten (Part-Time, 20 Hours)**
- ** Join a passionate, inclusive, kaiako team**:

- ** Permanent part-time role (20 hours per week, Monday-Friday)**:

- ** Be part of a 100% qualified teaching workforce**

**Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai - Nurture the seed and it will bloom**

At **Ngā Tamariki Pūāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA)**, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education with a strong focus on biculturalism, inclusivity, and play-based learning. As part of our mission, we are proud to offer a 100% qualified teaching workforce, ensuring exceptional learning experiences for all tamariki.

**About Northcote Central Kindergarten**

Our beautiful kindergarten is a hidden gem in the heart of Northcote Central, providing a welcoming and inspiring environment for tamariki. We celebrate cultural diversity, strong whānau connections, and a deep respect for the environment as an **Enviroschool**, where sustainable practices and mātauranga Māori are woven into our daily teaching.

We are looking for a **qualified part-time kaiako** to join our **vibrant and multicultural team**, fostering a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for tamariki aged 2-5 years. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a strong commitment to **bicultural practice, relationship-building, and lifelong learning**, we would love to hear from you.

**About the Role**

This is a fantastic opportunity for a **registered and certificated ECE kaiako** who is passionate about tamariki-led, play-based learning. You will work **20 hours per week (Monday-Friday)** in a collaborative and well-resourced environment, helping to **nurture tamariki, build meaningful connections with whānau, and foster a love for learning**.
- Are **team players**, enthusiastic and fun-loving
- Have a **deep understanding of play-based learning** and tamariki-led exploration
- Build **strong and trusting relationships** with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
- Are committed to **Te Tiriti o Waitangi**, leading and embedding bicultural practices
- Have **strong planning, assessment, and documentation skills**:

- Use **ICT as a teaching tool** to extend learning opportunities
- Foster an **inclusive and culturally responsive environment**:

- Are **passionate about nature, sustainability, and environmental education**:

- Enjoy hands-on learning experiences and **embrace outdoor play**

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Be part of a 100% qualified teaching team**, dedicated to excellence in early childhood education
- ** Work in a welcoming and diverse kindergarten**, where whānau and cultural identity are celebrated
- ** Contribute to an Enviroschool**, inspiring tamariki to connect with and respect the natural world
- ** Enjoy a well-resourced learning environment** with a strong support network

**How to Apply**

We encourage anyone interested to visit our kindergarten (**please call ahead to arrange a time**). To learn more about Northcote Central Kindergarten, visit the **AKA website**.

**Additional Information**:

- You must have the **legal right to live and work permanently in New Zealand**.
- While no longer mandatory, AKA encourages all staff to be **fully vaccinated against COVID-19**.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 21597
- Posted on
- 24 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 10 Mar 2025 12:00
- Location(s)
- Northcote Central
- Expertise
- Teacher
- Job level(s)
- Entry / graduate, Experienced 2-5 years, Experienced 5 years +
- Work type(s)
- Permanent

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