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Auckland Kindergarten Association

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

  • Posted 4d ago
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten

  • Tongan Language nest
  • A fun and dedicated team
  • Permanent, full time role at our 'Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten
  • Estimated starts date is January 2025.
  • Malo e lelei, Talitali fiefia to Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten


Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association and the Tongan community in Ōtāhuhu are proud to have partnered to establish Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten. Together we have co-designed a kindergarten that reflects and celebrates the identity, home language and culture of the local Tongan community.

Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten has engaging learning environments and programmes for fānaú (children) that reflect their community and identity. Fānaú are given the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace in a safe and caring environment.

We value the individual strengths, interests and uniqueness of all fānaú. Our Kau Faiako (teaching team) act as positive role models and we value partnerships with fāmili /whānau which creates a sense of belonging for all.

The name Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten reflects the partnership and the aspirations for fānaú who attend. Fonua is about the connection of people, land and beginnings. Fonua is also the Tongan word for placenta. The community see this partnership as the forming of a new fonua for the next generation.

Manongi and 'Alaha reflect the essence of connected quality experiences that the community aspires to for every child, establishing a foundation for lifelong learning, and a strong identity.

At Fonua 'Alaha Monongi Kindergarten our philosophy is centred on the importance of open space learning. Our fānaú learn through play, embrace our Tongan language and history, and celebrate the Tongan culture and identity.

We have a team of qualified ECE teachers from the Tongan community, passionate about the education of our fānaú. Some of the team, have taught here and in Tonga and have a deep understanding of Anga Fakatonga (the Tongan way) in supporting fānaú learning.

We are open weekdays from 8.30am to 3.30pm and are the only AKA kindergarten that is open all year, responding to the needs of our community.

'Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten is currently looking for a permanent, part time Unqualified Teaching Assistant (27.5 hours) to assist our teaching team and help us contribute to the high level of service that we are proud to provide our local community. If you speak fluent Tongan and have previous experience working with young fānaú, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the AKA and to celebrate our community!

We look forward to welcoming our new team member into our teaching team.

Ultimately, everything you do will be focused on achieving the best learning outcomes for fānaú.

If this is you, then please click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close on 10th January 2025 at 12.00 pm (unless filled prior)

Please note our Support office is closed from the 20.12.2024-06.01.2025 so your application and enquiries will not be answered until our return.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position

Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.

Hard Skills Required

  • ECE Qualification and Certification
  • Play-Based Learning Expertise
  • Documentation and Planning

Soft Skills Required

  • Passion for Early Childhood Education
  • Relationship Building and Communication
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity:

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
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