Irongate Kindergarten Hawke's Bay

Teacher (30 hours per week)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and visionary teacher who is self-motivated and innovative in their approach to teaching.

Irongate Kindergarten is part of the Heretaunga Kindergarten Association.  Our Association is committed to:

• Providing education and support programmes which respect the dignity, rights, abilities, individuality, cultural values and learning styles of tamariki and whānau.
• Providing advice, support and professional development to support ongoing growth of teaching practice.
• Honouring the principles and practices inherent in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ensuring equitable practices.
• Providing generous non-contact, professional learning and annual leave as per the Kindergarten Collective Agreement.

 Irongate Kindergarten and the teaching team:

• Are an experienced team working within a diverse community.
• Value the principals of whanaungatanga and kotahitanga thus placing importance on building respectful, reciprocal relationships through the sharing of experiences and working together.
• Value and enact the principle of manaakitanga, acknowledging the mana of tamariki, whānau, community and what they bring to the kindergarten.
• Are committed to building sustainable practices.

 The successful candidate will:

• Have a philosophy that fits with the team and Kindergarten.
• Be energetic and open to learning, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively but is also able to work independently.
• Have a passion in supporting tamariki learning.
• Be current with regard to Early Childhood Education theory and practice.
• Have a working knowledge of Te Whāriki.
• Be confident in using technology.

All applicants must hold a current practising certificate (full or provisional), a recognised ECE qualification, current first aid certificate and have a covid vaccine pass.  This position may be suitable for an early career or new graduate.

For more information about the Heretaunga Kindergarten Association and the role, visit our website at: https://www.heretaungakindergartens.co.nz/.  You can download a job description and application form from here.

If this sounds like you, apply now!