The City Kids Teaching Team
City Kids employs six full-time teachers and one part time teacher. It is City Kids policy to employ teachers or people with a suitable qualification that will enhance the Centre's curriculum. City Kids has a policy for training and development which encourages staff to make use of the funding available, courses offered and additional support provided by Early Childhood agencies.
City Kids also employs a part-time cook to make meals fresh for the children each day as well as a part-time administrator.
City Kids employs six full-time teachers and one part time teacher. It is City Kids policy to employ teachers or people with a suitable qualification that will enhance the Centre's curriculum. City Kids has a policy for training and development which encourages staff to make use of the funding available, courses offered and additional support provided by Early Childhood agencies.
City Kids also employs a part-time cook to make meals fresh for the children each day as well as a part-time administrator.
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Lynda - City Kids Supervisor
Lynda joined the City Kids team in October 2016. She has been involved in a wide range of early childhood services in teaching in leadership and specialist roles during her many years of practice. Lynda was attracted to City Kids as she believes that the small size of the centre offers the opportunity to focus on high quality and high equity for every learner and member, whether they be child or adult. Outside of work Lynda enjoys swimming, crafts and spending time with friends and family. Qualifications:
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Ruth - Teacher
As a new member of the City Kids family Ruth continues to build on the relationships formed earlier this year whilst working as a reliever. Ruth encourages children to be active participants, independent thinkers and to express their creativity. She considers it a privilege to be part of a child’s world! Ruth’s professional background has been in the visual arts, namely Ceramics, however she also was involved in raranga/weaving community when she lived in beautiful Ohope in the Bay of Plenty. Ruth is originally from South Africa and she has also lived on Salt Spring Island off the west coast of Canada. Ruth now happily calls Wellington home and enjoys the vibrant, multi-cultural community it offers. Qualifications:
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Sally - Teacher
Sally joined City Kids in August 2016. She has been in Wellington since 2014, and has moved down from the Hawkes Bay where she worked in Early Childhood Education for six years. Sally graduated from the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand in 2013 with a Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood Education. Sally is passionate about supporting and promoting social and emotional competence in children and values and respects the importance of relationships. In Sally's spare time she enjoys arts and crafts, spending time with family and friends, and pottering around in the garden. Qualifications:
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Alexis - Teacher
Alexis joined City Kids as a permanent team member in June 2016 after being a reliever throughout her studies. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Religious Studies alongside a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Victoria University. Alexis has a passion for supporting holistic learning for children, where growth and development opportunities for children are supported in all aspects of play. After developing an interest while at university Alexis has continued her te reo Māori journey and enjoys sharing her developing language skills with the tamariki. Alexis enjoys baking in her downtime, as well as exploring Wellington's coast, hills and valley's with her fiancée. Qualifications:
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Pam - Teacher
Pam joined City Kids as a permanent team member in August 2015. Prior to this Pam has been a regular reliever. She was born and bred in Wellington and comes from a big family of 5 siblings. After college she completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika) at New Zealand Careers College. Pam enjoys building relationships with the children and families at City Kids and likes to watch them as they learn and grow. Outside of work, Pam enjoys relaxing with family and friends and also loves to play Volleyball. Qualifications:
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Charlotte - Teacher
Charlotte joined City Kids in February 2017. She has worked in Early Childhood Education in Wellington for four years. Charlotte is passionate about supporting literacy development and building relationships with the families here at City Kids. Outside of work Charlotte enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family. Qualifications:
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Dianne - Administrator and Teacher
Diane (Di) joined the team in February 2017 as a reliever and is now employed in the centre's Administrator role supporting the team with the day to day running of the centre. Di is a qualified ECE teacher. Prior to being a teacher Di had 13 years experience in corporate administration. "I was so impressed with the commitment and professionalism of the City Kids teaching team and the community spirit that the centre displays that when the chance to work here popped up, I was eager to be on board" she says. Outside of work she is a mother to three teenage boys and has been a volunteer at Riding for the Disabled (Silverstream) for the last two years. Qualifications:
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for please contact our Supervisor on 04 473 1947, 027 748 9237 or email us supervisor@citykids.org.nz