Kohanga Reo Kaiako - Working conditions
Working Conditions
Kohanga reo kaiako work indoors and outdoors in kohanga reo centres on marae, in schools, in homes and in the community. They may also take children on trips.
The environment is often full of activity and may be noisy and challenging
Brenda Soutar reading to children in the kohanga reo
Equipment
Equipment kohanga reo kaiako use includes:
- art materials
- books and toys
- puzzles and blocks
- games
- musical instruments
- books
- outdoor play equipment.
Hours
Kohanga reo kaiako generally work regular school hours; however, these vary between kohanga reo.
Contact with people
Kohanga reo kaiako work in small teams and with young children. They also have contact with:
- parents and whanau
- other kohanga reo kaiako and staff
- kaiawhina (teaching assistants)
- kaimahi (tradespeople and artisans)
- national trust representatives
- other people in the community.
