Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an enthusiastic and capable teacher to join the team at Mairtown Kindergarten, Whangarei. This 0.5 position will commence from June 2024.

Mairtown Kindergarten kaiako believe that relationships with tamariki should be based on respect and affection and that children learn and develop best when kaiako are responsive and share with the child an understanding of the world through engagement and play.

Mairtown Kindergarten are leaders in nature-based education. If you are skilled in intentional practice and seek opportunity to be part of a progressive team, NKA look forward to hearing from you.

Mairtown Kindergarten has a team of 5 teachers, and a part-time administrator. The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 40 children between two and six years of age, this kindergarten operates an ‘All Year’ Programme. This 20-hour position will have varying daily hours.

Mairtown Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by professional practice and management teams. NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.  

Applicants must hold a recognized New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE), current practicing certificate, and first aid certificate.  

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141.