ECE Kaiako, Glendowie Kindergarten
ECE Kaiako – Glendowie Kindergarten
Permanent, Full-Time
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work
The Organisation
Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki | Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has been a trusted provider of high-quality early childhood education for over 100 years. With 112 kindergartens and KiNZ centres across Tāmaki Makaurau, we are committed to providing accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive education for tamariki and whānau.
About Glendowie Kindergarten
At Glendowie Kindergarten, we celebrate tamariki as unique individuals and value the diverse cultures and experiences they bring to our learning community. Strong, respectful relationships are at the heart of our practice, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where tamariki and whānau feel a deep sense of belonging.
We are proud of our Green-Gold Enviroschools status and our strong commitment to sustainability and kaitiakitanga. Tamariki regularly explore our local environment through walks to nearby parks, shops and cafes, building connections with Papatūānuku and our wider community.
Our kaiako foster manaakitanga which is at the heart of our teaching philosophy. We support tamariki to develop curiosity, independence and social competence through a play-based, inquiry-led approach.
The Role
We are seeking a qualified and registered ECE kaiako to join our team in a full-time, permanent position, who will contribute to a collaborative team environment and support high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for our tamariki.
About You
You will bring:
- A recognised ECE qualification, current registration and practising certificate, and a current first aid certificate
- A strong understanding of play-based learning and child-led practice
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural teaching practice
- Inclusive practice that supports the diverse needs of all tamariki and whānau
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Capability in planning, assessment and documentation
- Confidence in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning
- A passion for sustainability and nature-based learning
- A collaborative, flexible approach and a genuine love of working alongside tamariki
Why join AKA?
- Six weeks annual leave
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including dedicated PLD weeks
- A supportive and values-driven organisation
- Access to our collective agreement for full terms and conditions
Applications close: 27 April 2026 at 12pm (unless filled prior)
If this role interests you, please click “Apply Now”.
We warmly welcome visits to our kindergarten – please call ahead to arrange a time. To learn more, visit the AKA website.
Please note the kindergartens will be closed for term break from 02.04.2026 – 20.04.2026
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.
Company profile
Established in 1908, the Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) is a not-for-profit charitable trust made up of 111 kindergartens and KiNZ early learning centres, located throughout the greater Auckland region.
At the AKA, we provide safe and enriching learning environments where tamariki can develop as confident and competent learners. Our kindergartens and centres offer quality early childhood education (ECE) that is inclusive of the diversity of tamariki and whānau that attend.
We believe that tamariki learn and develop best when they are nurtured and extended by Kaiako who are responsive and who share with the child an understanding of the world.
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