- Looking for a part time role to fit around your personal schedule?
- This is a permanent, part time role (12 hours a week) at our Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten
- This could be the perfect part time opportunity you have been looking for.
The Organisation
Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has a long history in New Zealand in the Early Childhood Education sector, beginning in 1908 in Freemans Bay. We now have 107 kindergartens, four KiNZ centres five Playgroups, and support services staff forming our organisation.
Ours is a bicultural environment, where the learning framework of Te Whāriki underpins all we do, and where the good of our tamariki and their parents and whānau sits at the very heart of our organisation. At AKA, we provide a safe and enriching early childhood learning environment where children can develop as confident and competent learners. Our kindergartens offer quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) to a diverse range of children. Our Auckland-wide network of kindergartens are places where young Aucklanders get the very best start to prepare for school and beyond - building the foundations for a lifetime of learning.
The Role
Westlake Forrest Hill has captivating spaces where children are encouraged to explore and learn through play, in an environment where children's minds are engaged and inspired. Be a part of our passionate and dedicated teaching team and help us contribute to the high level of service that we are proud to provide our local community.
Be part of an amazing team in a fun environment where children are the focus. You will work closely with both teachers and other support staff, as well as our kindergarten families whilst primarily being responsible for the day to day administration processes, including enrolments, accounts and providing support to the Head Teacher and teaching team.
Things to note
- This is a permanent, part time position. There is flexibility in the 12 hours per week which can be spread over 3 days
- You will only be working during the Kindergarten term time
- The terms and conditions for this position are set out in the Kindergarten Associations Support Staff Collective Agreement
To be successful in this role you will
- have previous administration and accounts experience, preferably in an Early Childhood environment, but this is not essential.
- be a confident communicator displaying professional maturity with a calm manner.
- able to build and maintain outstanding relationships with our diverse community.
- be flexible, adaptable and a collaborative team player who is not afraid to pitch in where needed.
- be able to self-manage, uses initiative, and work independently to achieve positive outcomes.
- have strong computer skills (preferably using Mac).
- have strong attention to detail and be organised.
- Have a sense of humour and be a team player.
If you feel this is a role that will provide you with the opportunity to use your well-honed administration skills in addition to providing you with the flexibility to accommodate other commitments, then we would like to hear from you.
To find out more about Westlake Forrest Hill Kindergarten, please visit the AKA website.
Application Close on 22nd May 2023 at 12.00pm, unless filled prior. All applications need to come through our online process.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
Though it is no longer mandatory, the AKA continues to encourage its people to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus.
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