ECE Kaiako - Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten

• Join a passionate and dedicated teaching team
• Inspire young minds through nature-based and sustainable learning
• Fixed term (10 months parental cover) opportunity in a vibrant kindergarten community

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

At Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. With 107 kindergartens and four KiNZ centres across Auckland, we create enriching environments where tamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything we do.

About Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten

Set in a beautiful, open outdoor environment, Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten is a place where tamariki can explore, take risks, and build meaningful connections. Our extensive gardens and interest in sustainability provide hands-on learning experiences that nurture a deep respect for Papatūānuku and the natural world.

We embrace a child-led, play-based approach, where tamariki are encouraged to follow their interests, develop their individual strengths, and engage in rich, inquiry-based learning. Our strong whānau partnerships ensure a welcoming, inclusive space where cultures, identities, and backgrounds are celebrated.

Sustainability and the environment are core values at Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten. We actively encourage tamariki to learn about caring for the environment, engage in gardening, and participate in sustainable practices that foster lifelong environmental responsibility.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified, registered, and certificated ECE kaiako to join our team on a fixed term contract basis. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where bicultural practice, creativity, and developing relationships are the building blocks to delivering exceptional learning experiences.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from kaiako who:

• Are team players, enthusiastic and committed to collaborative teaching
• Have a deep understanding of play-based, child-led learning
• Build strong and trusting relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embedding bicultural practices in teaching.
• Have strong planning, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Use ICT as a tool to enhance tamariki learning.
• Foster an inclusive and culturally responsive environment
• Are passionate about sustainability and nature-based learning, integrating it into daily experiences
• Enjoy hands-on learning and embrace outdoor play
• Have a strong understanding of their own philosophy and what they can bring to a strong established team.
• Has a sense of humour, enjoys play and a joy for learning with young children.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a 100% qualified teaching team, committed to high-quality early childhood education
• Work in a well-resourced, nature-focused kindergarten, where sustainability is a key focus
• Build strong community connections and collaborate with whānau to support tamariki
• Engage in meaningful professional development, with opportunities for growth and learning

How to Apply

Applications close on 12th March 2025 at 12:00pm (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 Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten, visit the AKA website.

For information on the terms and conditions of this position, please review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.

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.