Kindergarten: St Kilda (Operating with a roll of 30 children)

Position: 0.35fte Teacher (14 hours per week, spread across 5 days)

Teaching Team:
Head teacher
Teacher 1fte x 2                                                 
Teacher 0.35fte (Vacant position)
Teacher aide                                                  

Community Description

St Kilda Kindergarten is located at 47 Victoria Road St Kilda, South Dunedin with an environment which reflects our coastal position. We foster imaginative play and exploration within our coastal setting, where tamariki have the freedom to explore, respect and appreciate the natural environment.

We have been recognised nationally for our commitment to learning NZSL and creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment for children.

St Kilda offers a ‘kindergarten day’ programme: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 2.30pm. We are an all-year kindergarten. We are open during the April, July, and Oct term breaks and re-open earlier in Jan.

Our Code, Our Standards

The Code sets out the high standards for ethical behaviour that are expected of every teacher; the Standards describe the expectations of effective teaching practice. On appointment as a teacher within Dunedin Kindergartens there is an expectation that you will always adhere to the values within the code and meet the Standards for the Teaching Profession.

Specific Requirements of a teacher:

• Builds respectful and professional partnerships with families, whānau, the committee as well as the community where children remain at the heart of everything you do.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, who works well as part of a team, shares knowledge and skills.
• Sense of humour and team collegiality.
• Empathetic and caring, who promotes inclusive practices to support the needs and abilities of all learners.
• Competent with assessment for learning and contributes to internal evaluation.
• Values the importance of outdoor play.
• Embraces change and keen to promote a positive kindergarten profile.