Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. Our Early Childcare Education Centres – Waiapu Kids are located across eight locations in Bay of Plenty, Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay and offer safe, nurturing, and educational environments for children and whanau to thrive.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic ECE Teaching Assistant to join our experienced team at Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whanau Aroha based in Tairawhiti. This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week.
Waiapu Kids Te Hapara Whanau Aroha is a well-established community based Early Childhood Education Centre, offering high quality education and care in a safe and compassionate play based environment catering for up to 50 tamariki aged from 4 months to 5 years.
Mo te turanga | About the role You will play a supporting role, assisting teachers in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and development of the children at the centre.
As our ECE Teaching Assistant you will:
Be a part of the routines within the centre alongside qualified staff and other teachers.Nurture and care for babies and young children on site.Plan and undertake learning experiences with and for children.Set up spaces for provocation or learning for children to engage with.Be a part of planning for and maintain learning profiles for children at the centre.Comply with health and safety regulationsAssist and support staff with small and large groups of childrenYou will be part of a close-knit team who are passionate about nurturing children's development through stimulating, fun and enriched interest-based learning. Positive, respectful relationships with each other, our whanau, tamariki and community are important to us and integral to who we are.
Ko wai koe | About you You will be someone who has some experience in childcare practices or is currently studying or entering into study and looking to pursue a career as a teacher. You will thrive in a busy environment where tamariki and whanau are at the heart of what we do .
Your passion for children will be underpinned by your natural ability to communicate and build strong nurturing relationships. You will be someone who is creative, enjoys teaching children and has an infectious enthusiasm about what you do. We're looking for someone who will become a valuable team player always willing to go the extra mile.
Key Requirements:
Some experience in childcareAn understanding of what it requires to be a teacherA love and passion for working with children and their whanauAn understanding of health and safety practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong professional ethicsAbility to work effectively within a teamA strong values base and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practiceA willingness to learn, someone currently enrolled in study for an ECE teaching qualification would have an advantageWhat we can offer you:
30 hours per weekLearning and development opportunitiesAdditional leave – Birthday off and wellness leaveFree ECE for your Under 5's during your service with us (if applicable)A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team and great adult:child ratiosPaid professional development and first aid trainingThis is a great opportunity to gain experience in a positive and caring environment and be part of a supportive team delivering quality early education and care to children where they are empowered to learn and grow.
If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you! To apply, or to view the position description click the buttons below.
This position will remain open until filled. Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Check and full reference checks.Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people and in accordance with The Children Act 2014. ACW is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Please proceed to application if you hold a current work visa or citizenship/passport.
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