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ECE Kaiako - Bucklands Beach Kindergarten (20 hours)

• Be part of a passionate and supportive teaching team
• Inspire and nurture Auckland's youngest learners
• Permanent part-time position (20 hours per week)
• Start date: 22 April, term two
• Shape the Future at Bucklands Beach Kindergarten

At Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), we have been dedicated to providing high-quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) for over a century. With 108 kindergartens, four KiNZ centres, and a dedicated support team, we are committed to fostering confident, capable learners in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Discover Bucklands Beach Kindergarten

Nestled in a beautiful setting, Bucklands Beach Kindergarten is a place where tamariki can explore, create, and grow. Our stunning native garden and climbing area provide endless opportunities for adventure and discovery.

We are proud of our strong community connections, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our tamariki and their whānau. Our kaiako foster a sense of belonging through positive relationships, inclusive teaching practices, and a child-led, play-based learning philosophy.

Now, we are looking for an enthusiastic ECE Kaiako to join our team!

About the Role

As a permanent part-time Kaiako (20 hours per week, Monday to Friday), you will:

• Work alongside a collaborative, supportive team
• Foster a rich multicultural learning environment guided by Te Whāriki
• Promote a play-based learning approach, empowering tamariki to lead their learning
• Build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and the wider community
• Incorporate sustainability and respect for the environment into daily teaching

Who We Are Looking For

• A qualified, registered teacher with a current practising certificate and first aide
• Passionate about child-led, play-based learning
• A strong relationship builder, fostering connections with tamariki and whānau
• Committed to bicultural practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Skilled in planning, assessment, and documentation
• Confident in using ICT as a teaching tool to enhance learning
• Enthusiastic about sustainability, embedding it into daily teaching
• A true team player, ready to contribute and collaborate

Join Us!

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti aroha o tātou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki, we would love to hear from you!

Visit Us - We encourage interested applicants to visit our kindergarten (please call ahead).
Applications Close - 27.03.2025 at 12:00 PM (unless filled prior).
Apply Now - Click the link to submit your application.

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• While no longer mandatory, AKA encourages staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.