Education Specialist – Bicultural Practicesin ECE (K3)

  • Full time OR Job share permanent position

Kidsfirst Kindergartens is Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association, Mo ngaTamariki me nga Whanau o Waitaha me taiPoutini, the largest provider of early childhood education in the South Island. We are currently looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our team as Education Specialist – Bicultural Practices in ECE, in afull time permanentcapacity. We would consider a job share for this position, however applicants for a job share must apply jointly and will be considered for joint suitability.

This position will start in term 1 2018. Starting date to be negotiated with successful candidate(s).
As an Education Specialist, you will be a member of the Education Service Team based in our Association Head Office. You will be responsible for;

  • Delivery of active and positive support for EST, Head Teachers and teachers consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga o teAo Māori, Ngāi Tahutanga and te reo Māori.
  • Assisting Kidsfirst services teachers to develop and meet goals that address the teaching and learning of tamariki Māori so that they can succeed as Māori within our services.
  • To build depth and understanding of bicultural practice within Kidsfirst services as reflected in the Areas of Practice and Quality Evaluation Indicators
  • Develop and deliver professional learning opportunities to Kidsfirst teachers

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Knowledge of tikanga o teAo Māori, Ngāi Tahutangaand the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • The ability to share knowledge and support teachers in providing a bicultural environment in mainstream early childhood services.
  • Experience in establishing and sustaining effective working relationships with:
  • Iwi groups
  • Tamariki
  • Colleagues
  • Parents and whanau
  • Strong socio-cultural philosophy and evidence of implementing this in practice.
  • Commitment to participate in on-going professional learning and self-evaluation and critical reflection.
  • Demonstrated organisational, time management and leadership skills.
  • Tertiary (degree) qualification relevant to the role is required and a relevant post graduate qualification would be highly desirable
  • Travel around the wider Kidsfirst network will be required.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. Please note that all applications should include a functional CV as per the prescribed document on our website and a cover letter. Applications must be with us by 4pm on Wednesday 7 February 2018.

To download the job description and format for a functional C.V. please visit click on current vacancies and click on the links. You may also contact Human Resources on 03 338 1303 / 027 2589 625 after hours or email . Please note that short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview and prepare a presentation on a topic to be provided.