ECE Qualified Teacher (20 Hours Per Week) - Mairehau, Christchurch - Part-Time

About the role

If you have warmth, a sense of humour, flexibility, and confidence with learning stories as well as a commitment to culturally responsive practices, you will be a perfect fit in our supportive, collaborative team

The role is 20 hours per week and is based at our Te Puna Oraka Early Learning Centre - a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment stimulating and developing the natural curiosities of tamariki.   

We love the spacious outdoor area, getting together to share kai and the enthusiastic teaching team have a warm environment to teach in.  We are proud of having a strong community based focus, which underpins day-to-day learning and teaching taking place in the Centre. 

This is a Full Pay Parity role 

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation and evaluation of a learning programme that is responsive to the strengths and interests of children
• Promote learning opportunities which are inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive
• Document children’s learning and take responsibility for children’s profile books and e-portfolio, as agreed with the Centre Manager.

Skills and experience

• Early childhood teaching qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ
• Current Teaching Council Practising Certificate
• Experience working as a teacher in an early childhood education team setting
• The ability to use initiative and a commitment to quality practice standards and the principles of Te Whāriki
• Knowledge and understanding of current early childhood education theory and practice
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills
• Enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference to children in their early years while building strong links with their whānau and families.

Benefits

In choosing to work for Barnardos Aotearoa, you will enjoy the benefits of working with a large, respected organisation making a difference for tamariki, whānau and communities.

• Financial support to retain teacher registration
• Full Pay parity partnership
• Professional and supportive colleagues
• Purchasing and other wellbeing benefits
• Wellness programme which includes flu vaccinations and discounts with health providers
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki

About Barnardos Aotearoa

For over 60 years Barnardos Aotearoa has been shaping brighter futures together with children and families. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children’s rights and wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.   Every day, we’re making a positive, long-lasting difference to children's lives.

To view the position description and access the Candidate Declaration form to be submitted with your application please click here. 

We review applications as we receive them, so do not delay, get your application in now via SEEK before 18 July 2024.

Applications will only be considered from people who are eligible to live and work in New Zealand.