Holborn Kindergarten - Part Time Teacher
Stokes Valley location (15 minutes from central Lower Hutt and central Upper Hutt)
Permanent part-time position - 16 hours a week
Monday - Friday, providing lunch and Head Teacher release cover
Be part of our small and passionate team of professionals
We encourage you to come for a visit before applying - we look forward to meeting you!
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 Holborn Kindergarten
Tamariki come to Holborn Kindergarten from all areas of Stokes Valley.
We foster a culture where respect, positive social competencies, inclusion, fun and joy for learning are encouraged. We provide experiences that will enrich tamariki's lives and give them the knowledge, skills and disposition they need to tackle new challenges.
We work in partnership with whānau and hold annual events that are well-supported by our community.
If you'd like to visit our kindergarten and have a chat about the role, we'd love to meet you. Please call Patrice on 049209818 to arrange a suitable time.
The position
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed part-time teacher to join the team at Holborn 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. Aside from the lunch cover hours (11.30am -1.00pm), 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 Wednesday 4th December 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
