Early Childhood Kaiako - Qualified and Certificated TeacherThe Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centre Newtown, Wellington About the role We are searching for a passionate qualified and registered kaiako to join our team at our not-for-profit, small, mixed-age centre. This position will be based with our tamariki in the two to six year olds space, and we are looking for a teacher who is excited to work alongside our wonderful team, implementing our caring, child-led, play based curriculum.About us The Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centres provide quality, Christian Early Childhood Care and Education and wrap-around whanau care services in the local community, within our community hub at The Salvation Army, Newtown. We are a small, mixed-age purpose built centre with children 0-6 years old, up to 30 tamariki in the ECE centre (20 Over Twos, 8 Infants and Toddlers) and 15 families per day in the Space class (Mon-Thurs).Who we're looking for If you are confident in building strong relationships with tamariki, whanau and kaiako, passionate about best practice and quality education and care, then we want to hear from you! Our ideal candidate will be:A qualified and registered teacher.Dedicated to providing respectful, child-led, free play focused learning.Adaptable and self-motivatedConfident in building strong relationships with tamariki and whanauClear communication skills, and work well collaborating in a team.Interested in working in a distributive leadership model.If that sounds like you, we would love you to hear from you to see if you could be the right person to join our supportive team, and work for our awesome, inclusive organisation.What we can offer youExtended pay parity rates ($27.58 - $41.09 p/h as per the extended pay parity scale)A benefit packed Collective Agreement with NZEIWork in a purpose built, small centre within our Newtown Salvation Army hub with access to services to provide holistic, wrap around care for our tamariki and whanau.Commitment to quality, and people over profitGenerous non-contact timePaid Teacher Registration, First Aid and Child Protection trainingProfessional Development allowanceTwo dedicated Teacher Only days per yearTwo weeks shut down over Christmas/New YearAccess to up to 3 free counselling sessions through VitaeSalvation Army discounts on Medical Insurance, and a card for discounts with various retailors.Hours of work 32 hours per week, 4 days - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. (on a rotating roster). Monday evening staff meetings: 5.30-6.30pm.We look forward to receiving your application!If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact Emily Small (Centre Supervisor) directly, by emailing
