Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking a dynamic teacher to join the team at First Ave Kindergarten, Whangarei. This position will commence 3rd May 2021.

The teaching team at First Ave believe that learning is enhanced when children are immersed in an environment which fosters a sense of fun, eager engagement, and curiosity in the learning process.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is ready to work with the team to achieve this and affirm children's sense of identity, culture, and self-worth.  If the atmosphere you create is warm, welcoming and calm; your communication style is open, honest and respectful; you are positive and collaborative; and enjoy working with children and whanau, then we are very keen to hear from you.

First Ave Kindergarten has a team of 5 teachers and a part time administrator.  The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, catering for 40 between two and six years of age, this kindergarten operates 48 weeks per year.  This 20-hour position will have varying daily hours.

First Ave 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 2019-2022.

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

Closing date for applications and referees’ reports: 2.00pm Thursday 25th March 2021.

Download an application pack and a position description from the NKA website www.nka.org.nzor email appointments@nka.org.nz to request an application pack and position description.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nzor post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141.

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Part Time Admin Support Staff 20 hours per week.  

Applicant must have administrative experience, high level ICT, data entry, finance, and accounts experience.

A sense of humour, confidence in interacting with whānau, able to multi-task, problem-solve and meet deadlines is essential for this role.

A job description can be downloaded from our website www.nka.org.nz.

This position will commence immediately.

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Please send a letter of application and full CV to:

Email to: Appointments Secretary appointments@nka.org.nz

Or post: Northland Kindergarten Association

PO Box 4005, Whangarei 0141

Applications close 2.00pm Tuesday 16th March 2021

Part Time Admin Support Staff 15 hours per week.  

Applicant must have administrative experience, high level ICT,

data entry, finance, and accounts experience.

A job description can be downloaded from our website www.nka.org.nz.

This position will commence immediately.

Please send a letter of application and full CV to:

Email to: Appointments Secretary appointments@nka.org.nz

Or post: Northland Kindergarten Association

PO Box 4005, Whangarei 0141

Applications close 2.00pm Thursday 18th March 2021

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Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking a committed and motivated teacher to join the team at Ruawai Kindergarten, Kaipara. This is a fixed term position until 17th December 2021. Due to this Kindergarten’s isolation, a travel package of $5000 may be made available to the right applicant.

Ruawai are preparing for Enviroschools Green Gold reflection. Teachers interested in this role require a willingness to align their practice to a kaupapa of sustainability. The teaching team at Ruawai promote a culture of respect, independence, and responsibility their philosophy and practice are evident of the values of manaakitanga, ako and whakawhanaungatanga.

Ruawai currently has a team of 3 teachers and a part-time administrator. This rural kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday catering for 30 children between two and six years of age. From January 2021, this kindergarten will be operational for 48 weeks per year. This 20-hour position will have varying daily hours.

Ruawai 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 2019-2022.

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

Closing date for applications and referees’ reports: 2.00pm Thursday 11th March 2021.

Download an application pack and a position description from the NKA website www.nka.org.nz/employment or email appointments@nka.org.nz to request an application pack and position description.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz or post to: Appointments Secretary, Northland Kindergarten Association, PO Box 4005, Whangarei, 0141.

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