Bowen Early Childhood Education Centre Inc. Wellington

Early childhood kaiako – qualified

• Are you passionate about tamariki?
• Do you aspire to work in a learning environment where you are valued and supported, where tamariki and whānau come first?
• Want to work with a team of kaiako who are passionate about their role as educators and will nurture your wellbeing, encourage your professional growth as a kaiako and as an individual?  

If yes, we are looking for someone like you!

We have an opportunity for a qualified kaiako who has a love for teaching and making a difference in the lives of tamariki to join our team.

This position is a 6-month fixed term position (30 June to 23 December) – hours and days can be negotiated for the right candidate along with start date.

We offer you:

• A consistent teaching team which is valued and supported by management and our parent committee;
• Quality ratios, 100% qualified team of kaiako;
• Competitive remuneration, opted in to full pay parity;
• Generous scheduled non-contact time;
• A wide range of professional development opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to building warm, nurturing relationships with tamariki, their whānau and other kaiako;
• Passionate about creating an inspiring environment for tamariki to explore and engage with which sparks creativity and curiosity;
• Has effective communication skills;
• Is culturally responsive; and
• Ready to share their passion with eagerness to learn alongside us.

About Bowen

Bowen Early Childhood Education Centre is a community based, not-for-profit mixed aged childcare centre. We provide care and education for tamariki from 6 months to 5 years, offering a creative environment that encourages learning and adventure as much for our kaiako as for our tamariki. We are always looking to grow beyond best practice, striving for excellence.