Kindergarten: Reid Park Kindergarten (Operating for 40 children)                         

Position: 1fte Teacher (40 hours per week)

Current Teaching Team:                              

Head teacher
Teacher 1fte x2 (1 vacancy)
Teacher 0.5fte x 2
Teacher 0.65fte

Community Description:

Reid Park Kindergarten was opened in 1967 and is nestled in the sunny residential area on the west side of Mosgiel. There is a wide range of socio-economic structures within the families living in this area. The partnership between teachers, family/caregivers and the community underpin the entire programme.

Reid Park offers a ‘kindergarten day’ programme: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 2.30pm.

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