Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association are seeking a passionate, community focussed kaiako to join the teaching team at Hillcrest Kindergarten, Kaikohe. This 20-hour per week position, will have varying daily hours, beginning March 3^rd, 2025. 

Hillcrest have a large natural environment, inspired by the kaupapa of Enviroschools and sustainable practices. Hillcrest's teaching philosophy includes respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community, embracing whanaungatanga, kotāhitanga and manaakitanga. Kaiako acknowledge tamariki as unique individuals that are capable, competent and active participants in their own play-based learning, while ensuring their mana and mauri is upheld. NKA welcomes new graduates.

Hillcrest Kindergarten operates as an All-Year Model. Teaching staff benefit from 30 days Annual Leave and 15 Professional Time days per year along with 4 non-contact hours per week in this part time position. NKA offer excellent professional development budgets and staff have opportunity to apply for annual scholarships and wellness initiatives. NKA welcomes third year students and runs an excellent mentoring programme for PCT’s.

Hillcrest has 3.5 teachers, a part-time administrator, and a cook. This kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 30 children between two and six years of age. Hillcrest Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by a professional practice and management team. NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026.

If you are a qualified and registered ECE kaiako, are skilled in establishing and maintaining authentic and professional relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues, are self-motivated, show initiative and able to work collaboratively, and wish to work amongst a team of dedicated kaiako and staff, we would love to hear from you.

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

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Thursday 30^th January 2025.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz