Job description: Kaiako Matua

Position: Kaiako Matua

Core worker role: Yes

Is this Kōhanga in Pay Parity: Yes

Te Kōhanga Reo: Te Kōhao o Te Ngira Kōhanga Reo

Job details

Ko Tuheitia ki te rangi, ko Te Arikinui Ngā Wai Hono I Te Po ki te whenua rire rire hau Paimārire. 

Kotahi anō te kōhao o te ngira. E kuhuna ai te miro ma, te miro pango, te miro whero. I muri i ahau, kia mau ki te aroha, ki te ture me te whakapono.

Te whānau o TKR o te Kohao o te Ngira, we are seeking to employ a skilled and experienced Kaiako for our Tamariki mokopuna. Licensed for 35 tamariki, we currently have a full whare. Based in Kirikiriroa, Waikato.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Create, design,plan and implement a learning plan that aligns with Te Whāriki a Te Kōhanga Reo.
• Guide all kaimahi in the development of the learning plan.
• Oversee all kaimahi and their professional development.
• Be responsible for the overall quality care provided to the mokopuna.
• Uphold the kōhanga policies, rules and procedures outlined in Te Tūtohinga.
• Ensure mokopuna safety is paramount.
• Support a working relationship between kaimahi, mokopuna and whānau.
• Provide appropriate support and guidance and training to all kaimahi who work with mokopuna.

Essential criteria: 

• Kia matatau ake i te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Be competent with Te Reo Māori across a broad range of subjects and experiences that will help our tamariki to develop their own language skills.

• Kua whai tohu i raro i te korowai o Te Kōhanga Reo.

Currently hold a Tohu Whakapakari Tino Rangataritanga/ Te Tohu Paetahi.

• Kua whai tohu whawhati tata.

Current First Aid or the ability to obtain.

• Kua whai raihana pirihimana mo te haumarutanga o te mokopuna.

Clear and current police vetting as part of the safety check requirements or the ability to obtain.

• Kua mārama ake ki te hohonutanga me te whānuitanga o Te Whāriki a Te Kōhanga Reo.

Demonstrates experience or the deep understanding of Te Whāriki a Te Kōhanga Reo.

• Kua mārama ki ngā tikanga, ki ngā kawa whakahaere katoa o te kaupapa.

Extensive understanding and knowledge of Te Kaupapa o Te Kōhanga Reo, Te Korowai, Te Tūtohinga and Te Ara Tūāpae.

• Whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga me te manaakitanga i roto i te whānau.

Experience and skills in negotiation, relationship management and whānau engagement and consultation.

• Kia toru tau koe e mahi ana i roto i te kōhanga reo.

Minimum of 3 years experience in this position.

Work days and hours:

•  Mon - Fri
• 8am – 3:30pm
• Start and finish times negotiable

We seek an enthusiastic and strong willed kaiako to support and grow our kaimahi, tamariki and whānau to be committed to Te Kaupapa o Te Kōhanga Reo. A full job description can be provided on request.

 If you would like to be a part of our whānau please send you CV and cover letter through to the email provided.