ECE Kaiako -Fonua Älaha Manongi Kindergarten

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ECE Kaiako - Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten

Tongan Language nest
Our Kindergarten is growing come join our dedicated team
Permanent, full-time role at our 'Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten
Malo e lelei, to Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten

Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki |Auckland Kindergarten Association and the Tongan community in Ōtāhuhu are proud to have partnered to establish Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten. Together we have co-designed a kindergarten that reflects and celebrates the identity, home language and culture of the local Tongan community.

The name Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten reflects the partnership and the aspirations for fānaú who attend. Fonua is about the connection of people, land and beginnings. Fonua is also the Tongan word for placenta. The community see this partnership as the forming of a new fonua for the next generation.

Manongi and 'Alaha reflect the essence of connected quality experiences that the community aspires to for every child, establishing a foundation for lifelong learning, and a strong identity.

At Fonua 'Alaha Monongi Kindergarten our philosophy is centred on the importance of open space learning. Our fānaú learn through play, embrace our Tongan language and history, and celebrate the Tongan culture and identity.

We value the individual strengths, interests and uniqueness of all fānaú. Our Kau Faiako (teaching team) act as positive role models and we value partnerships with fāmili /whānau which creates a sense of belonging for all.

We have a team of qualified ECE teachers from the Tongan community, passionate about the education of our fānaú. Some of the team have taught here and in Tonga and have a deep understanding of Anga Fakatonga (the Tongan way) in supporting children's learning.

We look forward to welcoming a new teacher into our growing teaching team.

'Fonua 'Alaha Manongi Kindergarten is currently looking for a permanent, full time Teacher to join our teaching team and help us contribute to the high level of service that we are proud to provide our local community. If you are fluent in Tongan, have an appreciation and understanding of the culture, and are a registered and fully certificated ECE Teacher then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

Ultimately, everything you do will be focused on achieving the best learning outcomes for fanaú.

If this is you, then please click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close on 6th June 2025 at 12.00 pm (unless filled prior)

For information on the terms and conditions of this position, please review the Kindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers, and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2023-2026.

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-1+ virus.


Job Details
Reference #
22255

Posted on
22 May 2025

Closes on
06 Jun 2025 12:00

Location(s)
Alaha Manongi Kindergarten

Expertise
Teacher

Job level(s)
Experienced 2-5 years

Work type(s)
Permanent
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