Central Kids Kindergartens - Garaway Bay of Plenty

Kindergarten teacher

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to join our team in Whakatane. 

About us:

Our kindergarten is operated by Central Kids Early Education who manage 55 other kindergartens and early learning centres throughout the central North Island.

Central Kids provide access to high-quality professional development opportunities and ongoing professional support to maintain quality teaching practice. 

Our team promotes respectful and genuine partnerships with whānau/families and the wider community. Our key teacher practice ensures a safe and secure transition for each child through a strong, warm and supportive relationship. 

Our learning environment is purposefully arranged to allow children greater opportunities for uninterrupted work and play.

Children are encouraged to solve problems and develop their skills in social and emotional competence while teachers work alongside offering encouragement and support with strategies and role modelling expectations.

We are looking for a teacher with the following attributes:

• A motivated, enthusiastic teacher, who is able to put current theory into practice
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Te Whāriki
• Able to have robust conversations and work with a team who have a strong emphasis on whakawhanaungatanga as they support each child's social and emotional growth
• Committed to creating/maintaining strong, positive relationships within the wider community and outside agencies
• Able to demonstrate a growth mindset, be open and willing to change that enables us to continue providing high-quality early education to all tamariki who attend our services
• ECE qualified and hold current certification and a current first aid certificate.