Otago University Childcare Association - Te Pā Otago

Kaiako Kaiārahi - Te Pārekereke o Te Kī - OUCA

Due to retirement, we have a position for a Kaiako Kaiārahi at Te Pārekereke o Te Kī, 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 daily and provide ratios of 1:4 for pēpi and 1:8 for nohinohi.  We have a solid wait list of whānau.

The Kaiako Kaiārahi is responsible for leading the team of 6 qualified 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 four other centres.

We are looking for a Kaiako Kaiārahi who:

• Has a high level of fluency in and is 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 the provision of high-quality early childhood education
• Is an early childhood qualified and registered teacher (or is prepared to complete the training).

The position starts on the 10th of June.  Work may be available before that in a kaiako position.  We provide full pay parity (head teacher rate) and 10+ hours a week of non-contact. The OUCA is part of the ECE Collective Agreement.