Arakura Kindergarten - Part Time Teacher
Wainuiomata location, 15 minutes from central Lower Hutt
Permanent part-time position - 16 hours a week
Monday - Friday, providing lunch and Head Teacher release cover
Feel free to come for a visit before applying.
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for over 95 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who can share in that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 20 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hills and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Arakura Kindergarten
Arakura Kindergarten's natural outdoor area offers a calm and relaxed environment where curiosity, exploration and risk-taking are encouraged. Tamariki are involved in self-directed learning and are supported to explore their theories of the natural world, problem solve, negotiate and co-operate.
To support our commitment to Te Ao Maori we have integrated Forest Kindergarten into our current kaupapa where our oldest tamariki are able to experience the Ngahere/forest and are encouraged to make authentic connections to the natural environment by nurturing and respecting the world around them.
Our friendly teaching team fosters a welcoming and supportive approach that encourages respect for everyone. We acknowledge the uniqueness of our tamariki and recognise their need to learn at their own pace and in their own time. We know that the best possible learning outcomes for tamariki are achieved when kaiako have an authentic and nurturing whanaungatanga/relationship with them and their whānau.
If you'd like to visit our kindergarten and chat to us, we'd love to meet you. Please call Debbie on 049209806 to arrange a suitable time.
The position
We are looking for a passionate and committed part-time teacher to join the team at Arakura Kindergarten. This is a permanent, part-time role where you'll be supporting the team with lunch cover, Head Teacher release time and assessments. As a valued team member, you'll also be involved in weekly team meetings.
You will be working 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday (11 hours of contact and 5 hours of non-contact time). Apart from the lunch cover hours, there is some flexibility to set your own work schedule.
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
· have a solid knowledge understanding of Te Whāriki
· be a reliable, trustworthy and flexible team player, with a positive attitude
· value and celebrate each child’s unique personality
· be able to work in partnership with whānau and the community.
A Position Description for our teaching role can be found by clicking on the green link below.
Applying for this role
Applicants must hold a:
Minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary) qualification
Current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Current first aid certificate.
We offer competitive pay rates, 6 weeks annual leave and paid professional time during term breaks.
Applications close Sunday 3rd November at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date.
Please note that you must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand before applying for this role.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Kristine Allen, HR Manager at hr@huttkindergartens.org.nz or phone 04 920 9841.
Te Pūtahi Kura Pūhou o Te Awakairangi
Contact Us | Whakapā mai
Phone: 04 920 9800
Email: info@huttkindergartens.org.nz
Head Office Physical Address: Level 2, 135 Witako Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt 5011
Postal Address: PO Box 30552, Lower Hutt 5040
2024/2025 Term Dates | Rā wā 2024/2025
Term 4 2024: 14 Oct - 20 Dec
Term 1: 22 Jan – 11 Apr
Term 2: 28 Apr – 27 Jun
Term 3: 14 Jul – 19 Sep
Term 4: 6 Oct – 19 Dec
