Parkway Kindergarten - Full-time Teacher
Wainuiomata location
Permanent position at our all-year kindergarten
6 weeks annual leave (5 of which can be applied for and taken throughout the year)
Conditions of employment set by the KTCA, including a competitive salary
Potential applicants are welcome to come and visit us - call 04 920 9826 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 21 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 Parkway Kindergarten
At Parkway Kindergarten we provide an environment that enables tamariki to explore, discover and engage. We create learning opportunities based on their interests and support them to construct new understandings, have hands-on experiences and promote positive social interactions.
At the heart of our kindergarten is a strong sense of community and biculturalism with Tikanga Maori and Gagana Samoa. We have created a space that celebrates our cultural diversity and invites tamariki and their whanau to share what is important to them.
As an all-year service, we remain open during the term breaks, with a closure period over Christmas / New Year and on public holidays.
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 increasing our roll to 40 tamariki from 30th June, so we're looking for an energetic and dedicated teacher to join us. You will be bringing your own skills, talents and experiences into our existing team of passionate educators.
Parkway Kindergarten is open all-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 at Parkway Kindergarten will allow you to:
be part of a small team, embedded in a diverse and welcoming community
take most of your annual leave at times that suit you
experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
complete a robust induction process, led by an HCK Senior Teacher
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
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.
Applications close Wednesday 11th June, 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.
Please note that we can only accept applications from people with the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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
