Tapawera Kindergarten Tasman/Nelson

Kindergarten teacher

We are seeking an energetic, passionate, and caring kaiako to join our great team at Tapawera Kindergarten. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a team player, have strong initiative, and possess passion for teaching young Tamariki. The position is part time, 3 days per week, fixed term until the end of 2024.

We have a commitment to strengthening our knowledge and practice of Te Ao Maori through enacting the principles of Ka Hikitia and Tau Mai Te Reo and incorporating the language and culture of all our whanau. If you are a strong practitioner and the above excites you, then we want to hear from you!

The Kindergarten is located on Tapawera Area School grounds with a roll of 30 children. We provide a rich early childhood curriculum for tamariki aged 2 years to 6 years. Our mixed age programme holds the fundamental principles of respect, resilience, having fun, challenging oneself and kaitiakitanga.

Tapawera Kindergarten is part of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens, the leading provider of early childhood education in our region.

Why should you work at Nelson Tasman Kindergartens?

• We have a network of 22 high quality and well-resourced Kindergartens across the region, each with their own unique character.
• Staff at Nelson Tasman Kindergartens benefit from the great ideas and the combined wealth of experience of the 140 plus teachers that work for us.
• Teaching staff are supported by a team of Senior Education Advisors, the management team, board, and association office staff, as well as administrators in every Kindergarten.
• We are a not-for-profit charity which ensures all funds go towards our children’s education.
• We are an Enviroschools partner and offer our families free parenting support.

If you want to work for a great team, that puts the learning of children first, then apply today.