ECE Kaiako - Roskill South Kindergarten (Full-Time, Permanent)
- Join a passionate, dedicated teaching team
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Permanent, full-time role at Roskill South Kindergarten starting July 2025
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti aroha o tātou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work
About Us
Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Aotearoa since 1908. With 108 kindergartens and four KiNZ centres, our mission is to provide high-quality, inclusive learning environments where tamariki thrive.
Grounded in Te Whāriki, our bicultural approach ensures whānau, tamariki, and their cultural identities are central to our work. We foster safe, enriching spaces for young learners to develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
About Roskill South Kindergarten
Roskill South Kindergarten is a vibrant, welcoming community where tamariki learn through play, form strong relationships, and follow their interests. We value partnerships with whānau, knowing that strong connections within the hapori enrich children's learning journeys.
Our team is passionate, skilled, and dedicated to delivering a high-quality learning program, guided by Te Whāriki. We use research-based practices that strengthen learning dispositions, working theories, and skills, with play at the heart of our philosophy. The Learning Stories framework is key to our approach, reflecting the richness of the curriculum and the unique learning journeys of tamariki.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Qualified and Registered ECE Kaiako to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-quality learning environment while being part of a supportive, fun, and professional team.
What We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have a strong understanding of Te Whāriki and play-based learning
- Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and foster a bicultural curriculum
- Apply the Learning Stories philosophy in practice
- Have a solid grasp of dispositional teaching and learning
- Write meaningful Learning Stories that reflect and analyse tamariki learning
- Support tamariki in leading their learning and developing agency
- Be a reflective, committed team player who values inquiry and evaluation
- Engage warmly with whānau and the wider community
- Commit to equity, inclusion, and celebrating diversity
- Embrace risk-taking and challenge, using growth mindset language to support children's development
- Remain calm under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and bring a positive attitude
- Contribute a sense of humour to the team
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate, dedicated teaching team
- Work in a culturally rich, community-focused environment
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities
- Make a meaningful impact on tamariki and their whānau
How to Apply
Applications close on Monday 28th April 2025 at 12pm (unless filled earlier).
We encourage interested candidates to visit Roskill South Kindergarten (please call ahead to arrange a time). To learn more about us, visit the AKA website.
For terms and conditions, refer to the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Though no longer mandatory, AKA encourages staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
