Teacher Aide- Sunnyvale

Teacher Aide – Sunnyvale Kindergarten (Permanent Part-time – 10 hours/week)

Discover a fulfilling opportunity to work in a child-focused learning environment with a warm and supportive team at Sunnyvale Kindergarten.  As part of Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA), we have a rich history in Early Childhood Education since 1908.

 Start date Term 2 20th April 2026

About Us:

At AKA, our commitment is to provide a safe and enriching early childhood learning environment. A charitable trust, we deliver exceptional, play-based and safe learning experiences in our 112 kindergartens and KiNZ centres across Tāmaki Makaurau. We are proud of our strong bicultural foundation, and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, localised curriculum, culture and identity.

About Sunnyvale Kindergarten:

Our kindergarten provides a rich and stimulating learning environment which encourages and inspires children to develop their interests and nurture their love of learning. Our passionate, dedicated and professional teaching team provide opportunities to develop creativity, language, physical confidence, numeracy and technology through play.

At Sunnyvale Kindergarten we have a welcoming environment where tamariki have the opportunity to explore, create and learn how to get along with others. Our tamariki love learning both in our spacious and well-resourced indoor space and our amazing outdoor space.

We are a culturally diverse community which loves to celebrate all our wonderful cultural festivals, as well as having many other fun filled learning activities and excursions which you will be part of.

The Role:

We are seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our dedicated team on a permanent, part-time basis (10 hours per week). Your role will involve assisting the teaching team in maintaining a beautiful learning environment, supporting routine activities with the tamariki, and ensuring resources are organised. We value energy, initiative, flexibility, and strong ICT skills to support documentation preparation. We are looking for someone who is also able to provide support for neuro diverse tamariki as well as additional learning needs as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in working with young tamariki, preferably in a Kindergarten or Early Childhood Education setting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to listen, explain, and build positive relationships.
• Flexibility, adaptability, tolerance, and perseverance are essential qualities.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality AKA Kindergarten service aligned with our philosophy of learning through play.
• Team player with attention to detail, confidentiality, and an understanding of AKA’s mission and values.

How to apply:

If you resonate with our values and are excited about contributing to a fun and friendly team, we encourage you explore more about Sunnyvale Kindergarten on the AKA website.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.  We look forward to welcoming a new team member into our vibrant learning community.

Applications close of 12th April 2026, at 12.00pm (unless filled prior).

All applications need to be made through our online application.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position