Kaiako māraurau | teacher – Ōwhata

Central Kids Kindergartens - Ōwhata Waikato

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Kaiako

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic kaiako to join our teams in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake| children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao| Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga| Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see te reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaiako are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers', and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement (KTCA).

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for someone who :

• strong advocate for tamariki
• understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• demonstrates a commitment to te reo Māori me ona Tikanga
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• an awareness of the culture of child protection
• dedicated to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
• willing to create and maintain strong relationships with the wider community and outside agencies
• demonstrates a growth mindset.

Requirements for this role :

We encourage new graduate kaiako to apply.

For more information please . All applications must be submitted via the Bamboo portal (see vacancy link), email applications will not be accepted.

How to apply

Please apply via the vacancy link, and direct enquiries to :

Type : Free Kindergarten

Maximum licenced places : 40

Physical address :

36 Wharenui Road, Owhata, Rotorua

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