ECE Teacher | Kaiako - Te Ako
ECE Teacher | Kaiako - Te Ako
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Our Te Ako o Te Tui Early Childhood Centre welcomes qualified and NZ registered Early Childhood Kaiako to join our passionate and supportive teaching whnau.
Te Ako o Te Tui is a new purpose-built centre which offers a modern open plan design which is filled by natural light. Its Grafton Campus location make it a convenient location for many and offers a nurturing environment to our students & staffs tamariki aged between 3months - school age.
Our centre is home to varied group of children and their whanau who we embrace and celebrate along with their cultural social and linguistic diversity. Our priority is to create a caring and aesthetic environment where the language spirituality and culture of all tamariki is respected. We are committed to providing learning and teaching for our future generation that is of high quality innovative and progressive.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent position.
Remuneration is from $59366 to $99725 per annum based on pay parity assessment level.
Centre hours: 7.30am- 5.30pm
For more information please see the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
You will be a kind empathetic and reliable Kaiako who brings energy and light into our home away from home. You will focus on our tamariki aged under 2.
Were seeking an enthusiastic kaiako who:
- Is a New Zealand qualified and registered teacher with natural nurturing qualities and a passion for childrens learning and development.
- Has experience working across all age groups with a particular interest in working with our younger tamariki.
- Is self-motivated enthusiastic and able to apply current ECE theory to practice with a strong working knowledge of Te Whriki.
- Communicates effectively confidently and respectfully building and maintaining strong relationships with whnau colleagues and tamariki.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment that values whakawhanaungatanga (strong relationships and connections).
- Has a growth mindset - open to reflection professional learning and adapting practice to enhance learning outcomes for children.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
At the University of Auckland we are committed to creating an excellent work environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that supports our staff in reaching their full potential.
Above Full Pay Parity! (Find out more in our collective here).
- 5 weeks annual leave inclusive of Easter Tuesday and Christmas shutdown period.
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- Weekly regular non-contact time
- 14 days sick leave in first 12 months
- Paid First Aid training and staff meetings
- 16 hours of professional time to support your professional growth
- Two Teacher Only days per year
- Centres rich in resources
- Opportunities to participate in research and network within the University of Auckland and other Universities.
Plus much more! Please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Come and be part of a warm welcoming and innovative team where your passion for early childhood education will be valued and nurtured!
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 23 June 2025 to be considered. We will be reviewing candidates as applications come in and may close this advert early if we find someone suitable for the role. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Indira Bopanna via with any questions. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
