Kaiako

Position: Kaiako

Te Kōhanga Reo: Te Whānau o Whaingaroa Te Kōhanga Reo

Job details

Ko Whaingaroa Te Kohanga Reo
Ko Hauora te Whare
Ko Karioi te Maunga, Ko Whaingaroa Te Moana
Ko Tainui Awhiro tenei e mihi atu nei
Ngunguru te ao Ngunguru te po 

 

Responsibilities 

Under the guidance of Lead Kaiako the Kaiako is expected to support in the care, learning and supervision of all mokopuna and whānau of Whaingaroa Te Kōhanga Reo. 

They may also be expected to fulfil the Lead Kaiako.position in the absence of Lead Kaiako. 

Required personal qualities and skills

• Flexible and responsive
• Ka taea te whakamana, te poipoi i te mokopuna i roto i tōna ao Māori.
• Ability to communicate, build and maintain rapport with others
• Must be warm, caring and approachable
• Ability to empathise with children
• Can create fun, stimulating environments
• Creative, innovative and energetic
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative effectively
• Open minded and non- judgemental
• Ability to cope with pressure and ask for help when required
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in Te Reo, tikanga me ngā āhuatanga Māori
• Clear and current Police Vetting
• Demonstrates understanding of Te Whāriki ā Te Kōhanga Reo, Te Kōhanga Reo Kaupapa, Te Korowai, Te Tūtohinga me Te Ara Tūāpae
• A current First Aid certificate
• At least five years’ experience as a Kaimahi in Kōhanga Reo/ECE
• Has the ability to recognise the significance of learning opportunities in the taiao including te ngahere, moana, community, hapu, iwi.