241112 — Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teacher)

Works with whanau (family) to care for young children in a Kohanga Reo (Maori language nest) and helps them understand Maori language and customs.

• planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
• providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
• promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
• observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
• observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
• discussing students' progress with parents
• attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
• participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
• supervising student teachers on placement