Arakura Kindergarten - Part-time Registered Teacher
16 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Located in Wainuiomata, we're just 15 minutes from central Hutt
Term-based kindergarten model (we're closed during school holidays)
Employment conditions in accordance with the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023–2026
Applicants are invited to visit us before applying – please call Debbie on 04 920 9806 to arrange a suitable time
Who are we?
Hutt City Kindergartens have been growing young learners for over 95 years in Lower Hutt, providing quality and affordable early childhood education. Our teaching teams are passionate about providing rich learning environments where children can explore, develop and have fun. We welcome people who share that passion.
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to making quality early childhood education accessible to all. We have 22 kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley, including Stokes Valley, Central Hutt, Western Hills, Wallaceville and Wainuiomata. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Arakura Kindergarten
Our friendly teaching team fosters a welcoming and supportive approach that encourages respect for everyone. We acknowledge the uniqueness of our tamariki and recognise their need to learn at their own pace and in their own time. We know that the best possible learning outcomes for tamariki are achieved when kaiako have an authentic and nurturing whanaungatanga/relationship with them and their whānau.
To support our commitment to Te Ao Maori we have integrated Forest Kindergarten into our current kaupapa where our oldest tamariki are able to experience the Ngahere/forest and are encouraged to make authentic connections to the natural environment by nurturing and respecting the world around them.
Potential applicants for this role are welcome to visit us - come and meet our friendly team!
The position
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic registered teacher to join our dedicated team in a part-time role of 16 hours per week. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone living locally, or within close proximity to Wainuiomata, who is looking for employment within their community.
About the role
In this position, you will support our teaching team by providing:
Daily lunch break cover (Monday to Friday)
Head Teacher release time
Non-contact duties, including the preparation of learning assessments
Active participation in weekly team meetings and collaborative planning
The role requires availability across all weekdays to ensure consistent lunch cover, however there is some flexibility in how the 16 hours (including 5 hours of non-contact time) are arranged to accommodate both the successful applicant and the kindergarten.
About you
To be successful in this position, you will:
Have the legal right to work in New Zealand, because we are not an accredited employer
Hold a current practising certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki
Be reliable, professional, and adaptable, with a positive and proactive approach
Value and uphold the individuality of each child
Be committed to building respectful, collaborative relationships with whānau and the wider community.
What we offer
The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
A balanced part-time role with dedicated non-contact time
The chance to contribute meaningfully to the learning and development of tamariki within your local community.
If you are a passionate Teacher, seeking a part-time role close to home, we would welcome your application.
A Position Description for this role can be found at the following link.
Applying for this role
Applicants must have:
a relevant teaching qualification - a minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
a current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
a current first aid certificate
the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand before applying for this role - we are not an accredited employer.
To apply:
Applications should be emailed to Kristine Allen, HR Manager at kristine.allen@huttkindergartens.org.nz.
Please include the following documents:
covering letter that briefly explains your reason for applying and confirms you have the legal right to work in Aotearoa
CV with details of your work history and the contact details of two referees
Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
first aid certificate.
Applications close Tuesday 3rd November at 5pm, however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about the application process, please phone 04 920 9841.
