In-training Kaiako

An opportunity exists for a passionate kaiako who is studying towards an ECE recognised qualification to join the Forfar team 2 days a week. We are a community centre dedicated to providing high-quality care and education. Located in St Albans, Christchurch, our centre operates from a homely villa with a spacious natural outdoor play area. We are licensed for 32 preschool and 14 nursery children and are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm daily. Our practices reflect our Philosophy values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, mahi tahi, ako, and kaitiakitanga, which are integrated throughout our centre to enrich the learning and wellbeing of our tamariki. About the role This is a fixed-term position while undertaking training towards an ECE qualification. Approximately 12–16 hours per week (two days), with the opportunity to pick up additional casual hours. The role involves covering breaks across both the nursery and preschool in the morning and working in the nursery in the afternoon. We are looking for a kaiako who: is currently training towards a recognised ECE qualification is enthusiastic about learning and growing as a teacher is kind, caring, and self-motivated has strong communication skills and values nurturing relationships with tamariki and whānau enjoys working collaboratively ideally has experience working in an ECE centre with both preschoolers and infants/toddlers. We are an experienced, supportive, and fun teaching team who work collaboratively to nurture and care for our tamariki. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about ECE and wants to develop their skills within a welcoming and supportive environment. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates as applications are received. Applicants must be living in New Zealand and hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are not an accredited employer for overseas applicants.