Alfriston Road Kindergarten, Manurewa – New Graduate Teacher

Job details
Job type
Graduate
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
 
Location
Manurewa, Auckland
 
Full job description
Job Code: TEALFRD530

Full Time position (40 hours per week) in an established and well-resourced 40 licensed Kindergarten in the Manurewa area. The Kindergarten currently operates full-day sessions (8.00am -5.00pm).

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified beginner Teacher (new graduate) to join our team, within a mixed age setting of 2-5 year old Tamariki.

We are seeking a beginner teacher who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, who has a passion for working in multicultural communities and a commitment to professional development and on-going learning.

We are seeking a Teacher who is versatile and a great communicator, a teacher who can deliver quality teaching practices within a team environment while working with Tamariki in a mixed age setting. You will need to be willing and proactive around change and possess the ability to build exceptional relationships with Tamariki, Whanau, team and the wider community.

You will be welcomed into a passionate, fun team with strong connections to the community and as part of our team you will enjoy working closely with whānau and supporting active children from diverse backgrounds. We are looking for a teacher who is an effective communicator, who has a passion for building meaningful relationships with children and their families and who has a drive to provide learning opportunities that extend beyond the centre, out into the wider community.

Role requirements:

Hold a NZ ECE teacher qualification (level 7) and be provisionally registered as an ECE teacher in New Zealand
Ability to teach children in a positive, nurturing way
Must be passionate, caring, and committed to education and care
Above all, have fun while working alongside a fabulous team and group of children!
Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality education and care
Benefits we offer to ensure your Health & Wellbeing:

6 weeks annual Leave
Sick leave days available on commencement
Free Annual Flu Vaccinations
Supportive Coaching & Mentoring Programme
Confidential counselling through EAP
CMKA offers generous professional support, employment terms and conditions and professional learning and development opportunities.

Start date: To be negotiated

Hours required: Monday to Friday 40 Hours per week

Applications close: Friday 19th September 2025 at 4.00pm

Applicants require a minimum qualification of a Diploma (Level 7) or Bachelor of Teaching ECE, current first aid certificate and current teacher registration practicing certificate.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and currently reside here.