Employment

Northland Kindergarten Association (NKA) is seeking a skilled teacher to join the team at First Ave Kindergarten, Whangarei.  

The First Ave kindergarten teaching team believes that all children are on a unique learning journey. Staff value whakawhanaungatanga and working in partnership with families and whānau as they embrace and celebrate their multi-cultural community.  

If the atmosphere you create is warm, welcoming and calm; your communication style is open, honest and respectful; you are positive and collaborative; you enjoy working with children and whānau and are skilled in cultural competence, then we are very keen to hear from you.

First Ave Kindergarten has a team of 5 teachers and part time administrator.  The kindergarten operates five 6-hour sessions Monday to Friday, catering for 40 between two and six years of age.  

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 2023-2026.  

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

Closing date for applications & referees reports: 2.00pm Tuesday 22 October 2024.

Email Applications to: appointments@nka.org.nz