" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eInglewood Kindergarten Permanent Part-time .5 Teacher\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5309\"\u003e Teaching \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5311\"\u003e Taranaki \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5312\"\u003e Permanent / Part-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt\u0026nbsp;He Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki Kindergartens (WMK), we\u0027re proud to support over\u0026nbsp;135 kindergartens\u0026nbsp;across the regions of\u0026nbsp;Taranaki, Whanganui, Central Plateau, Horowhenua, Manawat\u0026#363;, K\u0026#257;piti, Porirua, Greater Wellington, Upper Hutt,\u0026nbsp;Wairarapa and\u0026nbsp;South Otago. We also offer a unique\u0026nbsp;home-based service, Etu Ao, in\u0026nbsp;Porirua\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Levin, with a special focus on\u0026nbsp;Pasific families.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe believe that\u0026nbsp;high-quality early childhood education\u0026nbsp;is a powerful force\u0026mdash;for children, their wh\u0026#257;nau, their communities, and for the future of\u0026nbsp;Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is to be a\u0026nbsp;national leader\u0026nbsp;in early childhood education, setting the standard and advocating for excellence and access across the country.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAt the heart of everything we do are our values:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Nurturing the mana of the child\u0026nbsp;- Honouring each child\u0027s unique identity\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;and potential\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kounga | Quality\u0026nbsp;- Striving for excellence in every aspect of our services\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pono | Integrity\u0026nbsp;- Acting with honesty, respect, and transparency\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Kaitiakitanga | Stewardship and sustainability\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u0026middot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mahi Tahi | Partnership\u0026nbsp;- Working together with wh\u0026#257;nau and communities\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eToday, more than\u0026nbsp;6,000 children\u0026nbsp;are part of the Wh\u0026#257;nau Manaaki kindergarten family, with an additional\u0026nbsp;150 children\u0026nbsp;enrolled in our\u0026nbsp;Etu Ao\u0026nbsp;home-based programme. Together, we\u0027re building strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCommunity Description:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eNestled in the heart of Inglewood, Kohangamoa, Inglewood Kindergarten enjoys a welcoming community location surrounded by the natural beauty of rural and mountain landscapes. Conveniently situated close to local schools, parks, and community amenities, the kindergarten is well connected to the families and wh\u0026#257;nau it serves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As an Enviroschools kindergarten, tamariki are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for the environment through sustainable practices, exploration, and meaningful connections with their local community. Its location provides rich opportunities for tamariki to engage with and contribute to the places and people around them.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Profile: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart-time\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTeacher - Kindergarten \u003c/strong\u003e0.5FTE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e20 hours per week\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMonday: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;11:45-1:45pm (2 hours)\u003cbr\u003e Tuesday: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;11:45-4:30pm (4:45)\u003cbr\u003e Wednesday: 11:45-4:30 (4.45)\u003cbr\u003e Thursday: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;11:45-4:30 (4.45)\u003cbr\u003e Friday: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;11:30- 3:15 (3:45)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe are looking for an enthusiastic ECE kaiako who:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports tamariki social emotional competence, helping them to develop resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages exploration, sustainability, and connection to te Taiao, fostering a love of learning in the natural environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplements teaching practices that are responsive to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrate cultural diversity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThrives in a collaborative team environment, contributing ideas, having fun, engaging in reflective practice and ongoing professional growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates positivity, adaptability, and creativity, bringing warmth, and enthusiasm to the learning environment. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e To apply for this position, you need to address the key skills or abilities listed above.\u0026nbsp; We ask that you talk about these in your covering letter, giving examples of how you have demonstrated these skills/abilities in previous roles.\u0026nbsp; Please remember to attach your covering letter, resume and other relevant information as listed in the Application Requirements on our website.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications close on:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 at 11.45pm\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1127348\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "