Oamaru North, Otago

Teaching - Early Childhood (Education & Training)

Full time

$26 – $34.99 per hour

We have established a new, full-time, permanent position to complement our existing teaching team in our Oamaru Early Learning Centre . This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified early learning teacher to join our community focused Centre.

About the role

This is an exciting and rewarding position suited to a proven and experienced Kaiako with exceptional interpersonal skills. Your warmth, sense of humour, flexibility, and confidence with learning stories with a commitment to culturally responsive practices will make you a perfect fit in our supportive, collaborative team.

Qualified teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. You will assess, plan and implement a curriculum for infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning.

This role is 40 hours per week based at our Oamaru Early Learning Centre.

The Centre is dynamic, innovative and the team is committed to providing high quality care for all families and children in the wider community. We love the spacious outdoor area, getting together to share kai and the enthusiastic teaching team have a great environment to teach in.

Key responsibilities

• deliver a curriculum aligned to Te Whāriki
• plan, implement and evaluate a learning programme that is responsive to the strengths and interests of children
• promote learning opportunities which are inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive
• document children’s learning and take responsibility for children’s profile books and e-portfolio as agreed with the Centre Manager

Skills and experience

To undertake this role you will have:

• Early childhood teaching qualification recognised by the Education Council of Aotearoa NZ
• Current Teaching Council Practising Certificate
• Experience working as a teacher in an early childhood education team setting
• The ability to use initiative and a commitment to quality practice standards and the principles of Te Whāriki
• Knowledge and understanding of current early childhood education theory and practice
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills
• Enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference to children in their early years, while building strong links with their whānau and families.

Benefits 

In choosing to work for Barnardos, you will enjoy the benefits of working with a large, respected organisation making a difference for tamariki, whānau and communities.

• Financial support to retain Teacher registration
• Extended Pay parity partnership
• Family friendly organisation 
• Professional and supportive colleagues
• Purchasing and other wellbeing benefits
• Wellness programme which includes flu vaccinations and discounts with health providers
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki

About Barnardos

For over 60 years Barnardos has been shaping brighter futures together with children and families in Aotearoa. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children’s rights and wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.

Every day, we’re making a positive, long-lasting difference to children's lives.

Please apply via SEEK

To view the position description visit - https://www.barnardos.org.nz/work-with-us/

For more information email: [email protected]

Applications close 26 October 2023 – but do not delay, get your application in now as we will be interviewing as applications are received.

Please apply only if you are eligible to live and work in New Zealand.