Early Childhood Teacher, qualified

Listed 224 days Ago
Visionwest Community Trust
Non-profit - Social Services

Mō mātou | About us 

Visionwest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith-led roots, that provides a range of social services to communities in Auckland Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Christchurch. Our lived values are: Aroha (Compassion), Manaakitanga (Holistic Care), Mana (Dignity) and Whanaungatang (Authentic Relationships).  


Based in Glen Eden, our ECE Centre Eden Cottage, was established in 1983 as a way to meaningfully support the growing number of young families in our community.  Our te reo name – Te Iti Kahurangi – speaks of the precious small treasures that our tamariki are – treasures who deserve our best educational care and aroha. 


Mō te tūranga | About the role  

Providing quality care and education within a Christian Centre. To be able to carry out duties as required in the day to day running of the Centre and maintain an educative and safe environment where all children feel inclusive and engaged. To be able to provide quality support to teachers and tasks are completed in a timely manner.  

Ensure that the learning environment is welcoming, safe, warm and positive for all children and their families.

  • Work collaboratively with other teaching staff and the Head Teacher to provide a variety of quality learning experiences for individuals, small groups and larger groups.
  • Foster good relationships with children and families, valuing and respecting the opinions and ideas of children and families.
  • Carry out other duties as required in the day to day running of the Centre.
  • Provide high quality education and care to the children at Eden Cottage through a variety of quality learning experiences that reflect both Te Whariki and Christian values.

  Ngā Tohu me ngā Wheako | Qualifications and Experience

  • Teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council.
  • A working knowledge of Te Whariki.
  • A Degree in ECE education. 
  • Current First Aid certificate.

Mōu ake | About you 

  •  Excellent people skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
  •  An ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a desire to support others in their work

 He aha tāu e whiwhi ai? | What's in it for you

  • Sick leave from commencement.
  • 5 Wellbeing days per year.

  **You must have the right to work in New Zealand. and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.  

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