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)
• Start date 22.04.2025

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.

We welcome applications from kaiako who:

• 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

Applications close on 10th March 2025 at 12pm (unless filled prior). Click "Apply Now" to take the next step in your teaching journey.

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.