Kohanga Reo Kaiako - Tasks and specialisations
Tasks & duties
Kohanga reo kaiako may do some or all of the following:
- plan the kohanga reo daily programmes
- put into effect programmes to benefit children in terms of their reo (language), hinengaro (mind and heart), mana wairua (spirit), mana tinana (body), mana whenua (land and country), mana atua (god) and whanaungatanga (relationships)
- care for and educate children using stories, songs, art, toys and games
- monitor children's progress and discuss this with their whanau (families)
- attend monthly whanau hui (family meetings) and provide a report on the mokopuna (younger generation's) learning programme
- take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the kohanga reo
- co-ordinate the work responsibilities of the kaiawhina (teaching assistants), ringawera (cooks and kitchen hands) and relievers to ensure the kohanga reo runs smoothly
- co-ordinate and supervise outdoor trips
- take part in fundraising and advertising activities for the kohanga reo
- implement kohanga reo policies and charter goals
- correspond and meet with other kaiako and kohanga reo organisers to discuss the policies and goals regarding the learning programme of each kohanga reo.
Rongomai Te-Hei painting with children
Brenda Soutar playing songs to children in the kohanga reo
