Merrilands Kindergarten

Head Teacher

(40 hours per week)

• Are you an innovative leader in early learning – where relationships are at the heart of everything you do?
• Are you passionate and dedicated in making a difference in our local community?
• Are you knowledgeable about Te Ao Māori and committed to ensuring that te reo Māori not only survives but thrives?
• Are you a leader who is culturally responsive to support learning that ensures tamariki are provided with equitable opportunities to learn?

About this role

• At Merrilands Kindergarten you would lead a team of 4 other teachers, plus support staff, to provide a high quality programme for 40 tamariki
• This kindergarten is set in a beautiful environment with mature trees and a well-resourced learning environment. Merrilands Kindergarten has strong whānau support and established relationships with schools and support services

What we offer you

• As part of Kindergarten Taranaki, you have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the KTCA and ongoing professional development opportunities
• You will be part of a professional network of 24 Head Teachers and supported by the Professional Team
• Ongoing support with assessment / internal evaluation / teaching as inquiry / educative mentoring and pedagogical leadership and management
• We encourage all Kindergartens to be involved in Enviroschools, Incredible Years, Healthy Heart and to be part of a deepening cultural journey to strengthen Te Ao Māori across the organisation

All applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current registration. For further information about our Kindergartens go to our website www.kindergartentaranaki.co.nz or phone 027 639 9830.

Applications close Monday,  3^rd June 2019 at 7 pm.

Teacher –Waitara Central Kindergarten

Permanent – 0.65 FTE (26 hours per week)

Are you passionate about developing meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau, by respecting their aspirations for their tamaiti and dedicated in making a difference in our local community? The ability to establish and foster genuine and meaningful relationships with local hapū and iwi and confident in the use of te reo and tikanga Māori is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team to develop and grow the service with new ideas, share your passion, expertise and strengths to enrich learning. Creating an environment where learners can be confident in their identity, language and culture is highly valued in this place.

About this role

• This Kindergarten has a beautiful environment with mature trees and an uncluttered learning environment, including natural materials and loose parts, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices and involving tamariki in real life learning experiences. Waitara Central Kindergarten has strong whānau support and established relationships with schools and support services.

What we offer

• As part of Kindergarten Taranaki, you have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the KTCA and to be part of an organisation which offers fantastic professional development opportunities and ongoing support for you and your career
• You will be part of a professional network of 24 kindergartens and supported by the Professional Team
• We encourage all kindergartens to be involved in Enviroschools, Incredible Years, Healthy Heart and deepening our cultural journey to strengthen Te Ao Māori

All applicants must hold a NZ recognised ECE qualification and current registration.  To download an application pack click on the button below or phone 027 639 9830.

Applications close 5 pm, Monday 10^th June 2019

Kindergarten Administrator

We are seeking a very special person to work alongside our highly skilled and motivated teachers at Avon Kindergarten, Stratford.  The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining effective administration systems and a well-managed and welcoming environment for tamariki and their whanau.  The position is for 15 hours per week, during term time only (approximately 46 weeks per year including 4 weeks of annual leave).

You will be able to:

• Multi-task and self-manage in a very busy environment.
• Use technology competently.
• Demonstrate an excellent work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with adults and young children, and demonstrate a high level of client service.

To view the Job Description for the role of Kindergarten Administrator click on the button below.

You must apply for this role via Seek, including your curriculum vitae and a covering letter as well as completing and attaching the Kindergarten Taranaki Application Form.

Confirmation of employment in this role will be subject to a satisfactory police vet, and referees’ checks required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Applications close at midnight on 25 March 2019.

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