Stokes Valley Kindergarten - Teacher (part-time, fixed-term)
One-year parental leave cover, starting September
Be part of our small and passionate team of professionals
Termly kindergarten model (we're closed for the school holidays)
16 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Competitive salary and PLD opportunities.
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 Stokes Valley Kindergarten
At Stokes Valley Kindergarten we're passionate about providing learning experiences that focus on the interests and needs of your child. The child certainly is ‘the heart of the matter’ at our kindergarten. Our beautiful outdoor area has numerous gardens and is complemented by a spacious and well-resourced indoor play area.
We are inspired by innovative learning spaces and strive toward developing experiences alongside children that are filled with curiosity and wonder. Tamariki are encouraged to lead their own learning here and the team is committed to providing ongoing learning experiences that reflect children’s interests through play.
Potential applicants for this role are welcome to visit us - come and meet our friendly team!
The position
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join the team at Stokes Valley Kindergarten in a 12-month position, covering parental leave for a permanent teacher.
This is a part-time role where you'll be supporting the team with lunch cover, Head Teacher release time and some non-contact duties, including writing assessments. You'll attend the weekly team meeting and be involved in all kindergarten planning.
You will be working 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, which includes 5 hours of non-contact time.
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 Teaching roles 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.
You must also have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand before applying for this role.
We offer competitive pay rates, 6 weeks’ annual leave and paid professional time.
Applications close Friday 29th August at 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
