Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking an inspiring and reflective teacher to join the team at Hillcrest Kindergarten, Kaikohe.
Our program is woven within the principles and strands of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum He Whāriki Matauranga monga Mokopuna o Aotearoa. It is an exciting sector to be involved in, and teachers aim to follow children’s strengths and interests to stimulate and extend their learning within these dimensions.
The team at Hillcrest kindergarten are focused on upholding and enhancing the mana of tamariki and whānau, valuing difference and cultural diversity and are committed to fair and equitable practices.
The environment and team are passionate about connecting tamariki to nature and offering them natural play opportunities.
If your attitude is warm and welcoming; your communication style open and respectful; you have a proven approach to cultural competence; you are committed to social justice, team work and love working hands on with tamariki and whānau, then we are very keen to hear from you.
Hillcrest Kindergarten has a team of three teachers and part time administrator. The kindergarten operates five 6-hoursessions Monday to Friday, catering for the role of 30 children between two and six years of age. Hillcrest Kindergarten operates an All-Year Model, 48 weeks per year.
Hillcrest Kindergarten is part of a network of 25 kindergartens within the NKA. The kindergarten is supported by professional practice and management teams. NKA adheres to the employment conditions as offered in the Kindergarten Teacher, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2023-2026. Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE),current practicing certificate and first aid certificate. 2025 ECE Graduate students are also welcomed to apply, NKA provides excellent support for registration and mentoring.
Applicants must hold a recognised New Zealand ECE qualification (minimum Dip Teaching ECE),current practicing certificate and first aid certificate. 2025 ECE Graduate students are also welcomed to apply, NKA provides excellent support for registration and mentoring.
