Teacher - Early Learning Centre (ELC)

• Ignite young imaginations as an ELC teacher, where every day is an adventure!
• Two full-time, permanent positions based at our Puna Reo in Te Awamutu.
• Competitive salary rates with parity salary scales.

 

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.  In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees.
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
• Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
• Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
• Free car parking.
• Flexible work hours and work-from-home options.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We're looking for two passionate Early Learning (Puna Whakatupu) Teachers to join us at our Apakura Te Kākano Puna Reo, on a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) basis, based in Te Awamutu.

Our commitment is to create lasting and enriching experiences for Tamariki and whānau by providing exceptional holistic educational opportunities through engaging interactive learning. As an Early Learning Teacher, you will create a safe, culturally enriched learning environment for our tamariki. Your role includes delivering marau Māori aligned with Te Whāriki, documenting tamariki progress, and collaborating with kaimahi and whānau to achieve positive outcomes, while supporting our strategic direction. Your impact is diverse and vital to high-quality education.

Mōu | About you

If you have the following skills, experience and attributes, we'd love to hear from you:

• Qualification in Teaching for Early Childhood Education or Primary – Level 7
• A current Practicing Certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proven experience working with tamariki.
• A sound understanding of Māori culture, values, tikanga and te reo.
• A full NZ Driver's License.

 

You will need to undergo and pass a safety check as required under the Children’s Act 2014.  The role also requires some lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

We are currently closed for the Christmas/New Year period. We will review all applications when we return to mahi from 20 January 2025 onwards. 

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz