Teacher - Therapeutic Care and Education Service - Opportunity to Make a Difference

He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish.

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress.

• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
• A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
• An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness
• An understanding of therapeutic education, and child led learning and an ability to communicate this to others
• Consistent attention to safety and wellbeing which underpins all aspects of practice
• Familiarity with child development and the importance of healthy attachment
• Belief in the importance of partnership
• Commitment to reflective teaching practice
• A high standard of literacy demonstrated in observation, assessment, analysis and child learning plans
• Self-regulation and co-regulation skills
• Social and emotional coaching skills
• Skills in restorative practice
• Ability to provide intentional acts of teaching
• Full driver's licence
• Full teacher registration

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their ‘true' selves.

As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

The position is full time and is based in Gisborne. When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV.

Registered Teacher Unified Base Salary Scale applies.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Dwight McDowell, Acting Regional Manager on 027 307 0922 or email [email protected]

To apply for this job go to: https://standforchildrenjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6594695.

Applications close 24 May 2024