Ponsy Kids Community Preschool

Job opportunities!

We are looking for a fully qualified teacher (new grads welcome to apply) and an unqualified teacher (currently studying ECE welcome to apply) for our relaxed, supportive preschool. We are licenced for 41 children, aged 2-5 yrs, and maintain a 90-99% teacher ratio. Being a community-based preschool and part of a charitable trust, all of our funding is used to ensure the welfare of the children and teachers. The preschool has an integrative style with all ages mixed in 2 large open plan spaces, with a large, brand new playground area for outdoor learning.

We offer pay scales on par with the kindergartens, free parking in Ponsonby, 12 sick days per year, weekly non-contact time, free PD opportunities and much more!

The role is full time (37.5 hrs a week, Monday – Friday) and is a permanent position.

You must be legally able to work in NZ and currently residing in NZ.

For a full position description and more information about the preschool, please email the Manager on [email protected]

Background

Ponsy Kids opened in 1998, and is operated by the Ponsonby Community Centre. It was developed with the assistance of Auckland Council, out of a growing need for part-time pre-school places in the Ponsonby area.

Ponsy Kids Community Preschool is a not for profit preschool that is licensed for 41 children aged 2yrs-5yrs.  We have high teacher/child ratios, with 5 qualified teachers and 2 teacher aides providing a nurturing and educational learning environment for our children.

We are proud to have long term and dedicated teachers. Building strong relationships with our families and the community is very important to us. Being community based and non profit means the aspirations and needs of the families in our community come first. Our teaching philosophy is based on extending children’s learning through their individual and group interests.

Ponsy Kids offers 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year old children. Contact our admin Josie Craib-Scott on (09) 376 0896 for a visit.

Email: [email protected]

The Education Review Office gave Ponsy Kids a top report. Click HERE  to view the 2020 ERO Report.

Session Times and Fees as of 2022

Session Times

Sessions – 2 year olds (no ECE Hours)

Sessions – 3-5 years olds (20 Hours)
8:30am – 12pm $33.25 $19.25
8:30am – 2:30pm $57.00 $33.00
12:00pm – 4pm $38.00 $22.00
8:30am – 4pm $71.25 $47.25

Programme

We provide an environment in which facilities, equipment and resources enable staff to encourage children to take advantage of opportunities to enjoy, learn and extend themselves and their potential.

We know that experiences in pre-school have a greater potential to enhance the personal success and happiness of individuals than at any other time of their life, and that in the absence of the primary caregiver, the best care and educational interests of the child will be catered for at Ponsy Kids. There are planned activities and opportunities for play, learning and interaction, with competent, caring staff and within a group of children.

What Children Should Bring

Parents should provide the following:

  • Named drink bottle and named lunch box.
  • Change of clothes: Nappies and extra underwear for training children.
  • Morning session: Morning tea, drink and lunch.
  • Afternoon session: Afternoon tea and drink.
  • Full day: Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch and drinks.
  • A named sunhat in the summer.
  • Warm clothes in the winter