Head Teacher – three (3) vacancies

Start date:  20 January 2025

Permanent, full-time 1.00 FTE 40 hours per week

• We are looking for a leader who serves others; has strengths in mentoring and collectively working alongside tamariki, colleagues, whānau and community to foster pathways for future generations.
• Are you knowledgeable about Te Ao Māori and committed to ensuring that te reo Māori not only survives but thrives?
• Are you courageous, strong and resilient to change, can overcome challenges and able to lead others by remaining positive and future focused?
• Are you able to inspire, motivate and support teachers to continually improve teaching and learning?
• Are you able to lead and support others in working towards a shared strategic vision of the Kindergarten Association?
• Are you a leader who is culturally responsive in ensuring tamariki and whānau are provided with equitable opportunities to learn?

About these Kindergartens

Devon Kindergarten

• This Kindergarten is an Enviroschools Kindergarten set in a beautiful environment with mature trees and an uncluttered learning space. Natural materials and loose parts to stimulate the children’s imagination, inventiveness and creativity are part of our every day programme.

Hawera Kindergarten

• The teaching team prides itself on strong reciprocal relationships with whānau, and their special place within their community
• Hawera Kindergarten is situated in spacious, beautiful grounds and has a strong Enviroschools lens

Merrilands Kindergarten

• This Kindergarten has a beautiful outdoor area with mature trees and an uncluttered learning environment, including natural materials and loose parts, with a strong commitment to involving the whole community where whanaungatanga is strong within this diverse community
• Merrilands Kindergarten has strong whanau support and established relationships with schools and support services

What we offer you

• Benefits of the KTCA
• An organisation which offers fantastic professional development opportunities
• Professional network of 24 Kindergartens
• 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. For further information about our Kindergartens and to download an application pack click on the button below or phone 027 639 9830.

Applications close on Monday, 7 October 2024 at 4 pm.

Teacher – two (2) vacancies

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.

Pukekura Kindergarten, New Plymouth

Permanent – 1.00 FTE  40 hours per week – Start date:  11 November 2024

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. Pukekura Kindergarten has strong whānau support and established relationships with schools and support services.

Patea Kindergarten, South Taranaki

Permanent – 0.50 FTE 20 hours per week – Start date:  negotiable

Patea Kindergarten is set in a beautiful location with mature trees and an uncluttered learning environment, including natural materials and loose parts to stimulate tamariki imagination, inventiveness and creativity.

About these roles

 You will

• be part of a team to develop and grow the Kindergarten
• be willing to share your passion and strengths to enrich learning for tamariki
• create an environment where learners can be confident in their language, culture and identity

What we offer you

• 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 Senior Teacher 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 teacher registration.  To download an application pack click on the button below or phone 027 639 9830.

Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 27 September 2024.

RELIEVING COOK and/or DRIVER/ASSISTANT DRIVER

Kindergarten Taranaki is seeking casual staff to stand in at short notice to relieve as Cook or Van Driver at our Kindergartens.

As Relieving Cook you will be skilled in preparing and serving nutritious meals for children from two years of age and, ideally have a Food Handling certificate.  The hours of work are usually four (4) per day from approximately 9 am to 1 pm.  Kindergarten Taranaki currently has five (5) food service kindergartens that may require relief cooks.  Kindergarten Taranaki is supported by the national charity KidsCan NZ providing appropriate and nutritiously satisfying meals for young, growing children.

As Relieving Driver you will be responsible for the collection and delivery of children from their homes to Orapa and Waitara Central Kindergartens in Waitara.  The hours of work are three (3) per day from 8-9.30 am and 2.15-3.45 pm.  This position requires a current full Driver Licence.

Please download the Application Form by clicking on the button below and return the completed application form to recruitment@kindergartentaranaki.co.nz .  Confirmation of employment in this role will be subject to satisfactory safety checks and police vetting required under the Children’s Act 2014.

Van Driver positions = (1 x Driver, 1 x Driver Assistant)

If you enjoy working with children we are seeking two very special people to work alongside our highly motivated and skilled teachers at Orapa and Waitara Central Kindergartens in Waitara, to provide a transport service for the enrolled children.

We have two part-time Driver positions available working 15 hours per week, each position, Monday to Friday from 8-9.30 am and 2.15-3.45 pm each day.

The Driver and Driver Assistant are responsible for the collection and delivery of children from their homes to the Kindergarten/s and their return to home safely and efficiently.  One person would be driving the Kindergarten Van while the other would be assisting the children on and off the Van.

Both positions require a current full Driver Licence.

Support staff are employed on a part year, part time basis.

To download the Application form and Job Description click on the button below.

Confirmation of employment in this role will be subject to satisfactory safety checks and police vetting required under the Children’s Act 2014.