Owhiro Bay Kindergarten Wellington

Teacher

Ōwhiro Bay and stream are named after the navigator Whiro, who landed the waka Nukutere there, and has been historically settled by the Kāti Māmoe, Ngāti Ira and Ngāi Tara tribes. Our kindergarten is on site at Ōwhiro Bay School to create one learning community where the school and kindergarten share knowledge in a partnership that is beneficial to children and families.

Our child-led programme is strongly supported by our environment. Our close links to the school, the community gardens, the stream and the beach are celebrated. Through connecting children with nature, we help to deepen their learning experience and create a lasting sense of place. This respect for nature is part of our bi-cultural programme.
Our purpose-built building allows us to cater for children aged 6 months to 5 years of age. Children are encouraged to become active explorers of their environment, to learn through participation both individually and alongside their peers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced ECE kaiako who:

• A solution focused kaiako - thrives off a busy and evolving learning    environment
• Has an interest in developing their own leadership
• Is able to respond with current theory and practice to diverse learners
• Enacts a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday teaching      practices
• Has an evaluative lens on practice, processes and their own learning. 

To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above. We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles.  Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the application requirements on our website.