ECE Kaiako - Papatoetoe Kindergarten
- Join a passionate, fully qualified teaching team
- Fixed term opportunity, Monday to Friday until December 2025
- Contribute to a vibrant, multicultural kindergarten community
About Us - Ngā Tamariki Pūawai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association
Ngā Tamariki Pūawai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has been a trusted leader in early childhood education since 1908. With 112 kindergartens and KiNZ centres across Tāmaki Makaurau, our commitment to quality education is reflected in our 100% qualified kaiako workforce. At AKA, we proudly deliver inclusive, play-based learning that supports tamariki to thrive as confident, competent learners.
About Papatoetoe Kindergarten
Papatoetoe Kindergarten has proudly served the local community for over 75 years. We are a vibrant, multicultural kindergarten where tamariki develop a strong sense of belonging - their tūrangawaewae. Our curriculum reflects and celebrates each child's identity, heritage and culture, empowering them to be proud of who they are.
Our fully qualified and passionate kaiako foster strong partnerships with whānau, encouraging active involvement and collaboration. Play-based learning is at the heart of our teaching, with tamariki exploring and growing through science, nature, literacy, the arts, music and movement. As a team, we embrace joy, curiosity, and creativity in every learning experience.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ECE kaiako to join our teaching team on a fixed term basis through to December 2025, working 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-quality learning environment while being supported by a collaborative and nurturing team.
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a qualified, registered ECE teacher with a current practising certificate
- Embrace a play-based philosophy and foster child-led learning
- Show cultural responsiveness and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Demonstrate inclusive practice and understanding of diverse learning needs
- Confidently use ICT to support learning and documentation
- Have experience supporting ākonga with additional learning needs
- Thrive in a fast-paced, community-centred kindergarten environment
- Be flexible, creative, enthusiastic and a true team player
Join Us
We encourage interested applicants to visit Papatoetoe Kindergarten (please phone ahead to arrange). For more information about our kindergarten and the role, visit the AKA website.
Applications close at 12:00pm on 25th August 2025 (unless filled prior).
Apply now to become part of our passionate, values-driven team.
Please note:
- Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- For terms and conditions, please refer to the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.
