Otago University Childcare Association - Te Pā Otago

Kaiako Kaiārahi/Head Teacher Te Pārekereke o Te Kī

Te Pārekereke o Te Kī is one of five early childhood centres that make up the Otago University Childcare Association.  Te Pārekereke o Te Kī was an initiative founded by Kai Tahu and supported by the OUCA as a place where Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori drives the curriculum and is strengthened within a bilingual whānau setting.  Centre whānau choose Te Pārekereke o Te Kī as a place that supports their whole whānau commitment to te reo and tikanga Māori.  We have about 30 children attending the centre each day and provide ratios of 1:4 for pēpi and 1:8 for nohinohi.  We have a strong wait list of whānau.

Due to retirement, we have a vacancy for a Kaiako Kaiārahi who will be responsible for leading the team of 6 qualified, registered kaiako.  They implement the philosophy and nurture relationships with children, whānau and the community.  The Kaiako Kaiārahi is supported by the OUCA Manager, Administrator and Head Teachers of the 4 remaining centres.  The OUCA pays full parity rates and provides kaiako with five hours non-contact a week.  The Kaiako Kaiārahi has ten hours non-contact.

We are looking for a Kaiako Kaiārahi who:

Is fluent in and passionate about te reo me ōna tikanga Māori

Has experience in supporting the growth of te reo Māori

Has experience in a leadership position

Has a professional commitment to provision of high quality early childhood education

Is a qualified and registered teacher.

The position is full-time (40 hours).  The OUCA is part of the ECE Collective Agreement.