Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for early childhood education, and ready to join our centre?

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to lead our team, based in sunny Alexandra!

Kopuwai Early Learning Centre is the only not-for-profit centre, in Alexandra.

Do you have strong and proven skills in leading and mentoring to achieve an inclusive team culture and professional growth? This could be the position for you!

Our team is highly skilled, and dedicated and exhibits a passion for creating nurturing and inclusive environments, rich in provocation – creating a sense of wonder and excitement to learn.

About you:

This is a role where you will wear many hats.

You will need to be adaptable and meet a variety of needs.

You will have strong, positive communication skills, that encourage, motivate and inspire the team.

Strong community relationships are essential in this role, as well as being responsible for compliance, budgets, liaising with the team on the Governance Board, employment, professional growth cycles of staff, meetings, and internal review, to name just a few - you will be an essential part of decision-making, for the future growth and the positive direction of our centre.

About us:

• Kopuwai Early Learning Centre promotes a calm and purposeful environment where tamariki and whānau feel welcome and safe.
• Our team is supported by a parent-run Governance Board.
• We pride ourselves on being a small centre, with high teacher-to-child ratios.
• Our kaiako uphold the highest standards of ECE, following Te Whāriki principles and best practices, they collaborate utilising the strengths of the whole team to ensure cohesion and shared understanding of the direction of the Centre.
• At Kopuwai Early Learning Centre, we value and respect whānaungatanga, the strong relationships that develop between ākonga, kaiako, parents, whānau and the wider community.
• Our teachers encourage whānau to be actively involved in their children’s learning.
• Our kaiako design programmes around ngā tamariki, their current needs and emerging interests, underpinned by the principles of Te Whāriki. Enriched play-based experiences promote creative, expressive and active exploration of tamariki.

Role Overview:

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the centre ensures all regulatory and legislative requirements are always adhered to.

For further information and a detailed job description please refer to our application pack.

What We’re Looking For:

• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification.
• An inspirational leader who can inspire and lead a team to deliver best-practice childcare services.
• Familiarity with the New Zealand Education Council, ERO, MOE requirements, Licensing Criteria, 2008 Regulations and Code of Ethics, Sharepoint, and Storypark.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, innovation, dedication and a passion for Early Childhood Education.
• Initiative, desire and passion for quality practice standards and commitment to the principles of Te Whāriki.

If you are an inspirational leader with a passion for Early Childhood Education, we want to hear from you!

Please note:

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

To Apply:

For an application pack and to apply please email your CV and a brief covering letter to Jennah Hughes. (Governance Board - President)