Fetu Ao Kindergarten - Full-time Teacher
Stokes Valley location (formally Stokes Valley Community Childcare Centre)
Permanent position at an all-year kindergarten
The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
Potential applicants are welcome to come and visit us - call 04 563 7279 to arrange a 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 can share in 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, Wainuiomata and Wallaceville. We are proud to be an integral part of our local community and celebrate our cultural diversity and identity.
About Fetu Ao Kindergarten
Fetu Ao Kindergarten is located in the heart of Tui Glen School, in Stokes Valley. We offer an all-day service (8:00am to 4:30pm) for tamariki aged 0-5 years. Our service blends the nurturing, child-centred philosophy of kindergarten with the flexibility of longer hours, providing a stable and enriching environment for both tamariki and their whānau.
Our teaching is grounded in the principles of Friedrich Froebel, the founder of kindergarten. This means tamariki are seen as capable, creative learners who thrive through hands-on experiences, play, and meaningful relationships with others.
Hutt City Kindergartens is dedicated to providing the best education for tamariki, with a 100% qualified and experienced teaching team.
We welcome visits from interested applicants - please call us on 04 920 9826 to discuss the best time.
The position
We are looking for an energetic and dedicated teacher to join our team. Our teachers are passionate about providing learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and wonder - are you excited to bring your own skills, talents and experiences to our vibrant environment?
Fetu Ao is open for most of the year (except for a closure period during the Christmas/New Year period), so you'll need to be able to work during school holidays.
Working here will allow you to:
take most of your annual leave at times that suit you
experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association.
To be successful in this role, you must:
have a solid knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki
have previous experience working with tamariki from 0-5 years old
be a reliable, trustworthy and flexible team player, with a "can do" attitude
value and celebrate each child’s unique personality
be able to work in partnership with whānau and the community.
A Position Description for our Teacher role can be found at the following link.
Applying for this role
Applicants must hold a:
Minimum of Dip. Tch (ECE or Primary)
Current Practicing Certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Current first aid certificate.
We offer competitive pay rates, 6 weeks’ annual leave and paid professional time.
Please note that we can only accept applications from people with the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Applications close Monday 18th August, 5pm - however applications may be reviewed before this date.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Kristine Allen, HR Manager at hr@huttkindergartens.org.nz or phone 04 920 9841.
Te Pūtahi Kura Pūhou o Te Awakairangi
Contact Us | Whakapā mai
Phone: 04 920 9800
Email: info@huttkindergartens.org.nz
Head Office Physical Address: Level 2, 135 Witako Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt 5011
Postal Address: PO Box 30552, Lower Hutt 5040
2025 Term Dates | Rā wā 2025
Term 1: 22 Jan – 11 Apr
Term 2: 28 Apr – 27 Jun
Term 3: 14 Jul – 19 Sep
Term 4: 6 Oct – 19 Dec
