Professional Development
Our Teachers are valued, respected professionals who make an enormous difference to children, families and the community. We believe that's worth investing in which is why Kindercare makes professional
development a priority.
In-house professional development is offered on a regular basis, to all on staff, through various workshops. These are researched and presented by our experienced Curriculum team who are passionate about empowering teachers with knowledge, resources and the confidence to plan for and deliver exciting and challenging learning opportunities to young children. We acknowledge the diverse range of skill required to engage differing age groups which is why our workshops are frequently tailored specifically to babies, toddlers or preschoolers.
We also offer opportunities for our staff to attend professional development courses, conferences and workshops, facilitated by experts in the wider early childhood sector. These provide teachers with new insights and opportunities to extend their skill and knowledge base and incorporate current thinking into the curriculum.
Kindercare continues to offer a unique opportunity for staff in our centres to build on their valuable practical experience and gain on-the-job training, while obtaining a formal early childhood qualification.
Our Earn As You Learn Program has been running for many years, with demand in centres determining availability of positions. It is an ideal way for our staff to continue working full time, while studying part time towards their early childhood degree, through New Zealand Tertiary College.
Kindercare provides on-the job training, coaching and professional support. Financial assistance is available which covers course tuition fees. The financial support is interest free provided the student Teacher remains in Kindercare's employ after graduating and the debt is therefore "forgiven" in hours worked by the teacher.
To learn more about Earn as You Learn, contact HR@kindercare.co.nz
