Central Kids Kindergartens - Paraōnui Waikato

Kindergarten kaiako

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time kaiako to join our team.

About us: 

At Central Kids Paraōnui, the diverse cultures and backgrounds of our children and their whānau are valued by encouraging the sharing of their knowledge and skills. Building positive, reciprocal relationships with whānau is important to the team as it strengthens our work with children.

The kindergarten environment fosters children’s social and emotional competence and promotes their love for learning.

We are committed to providing a safe, happy environment where children have the opportunity to play, learn, explore and have fun.

Our kindergarten is operated by Central Kids Early Education, who manage 57 other kindergartens and early learning centres throughout the central North Island.

Central Kids provide:

• A commitment to putting children at the heart to all that we do – Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake
• A commitment to ensuring te reo Rangatira not only survives but thrives in our organisation
• A commitment to upholding our obligations as partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A commitment to Rautaki Ahurea – our cultural strategy
• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities
• Ongoing professional support to maintain quality teaching practice
• 6 weeks' annual leave, 9 days' sick leave and ample non-contact/professional time per the Kindergarten Teachers', Head Teachers’ and Senior Teachers’ Collective Agreement.  

About you:

• A motivated, enthusiastic teacher, who is able to put current theory into practice
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Te Whāriki
• Committed to te reo māori me ona tikanga, te tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori
• Able to work within a team who have a strong commitment to supporting the social and emotional growth of tamariki
• 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.