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Secondary School Teacher | Kaiako Kura Tuarua

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Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

Primary School Teacher | Kaiako Kura Tuatahi

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Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.

Teacher Aide | Kaiāwhina Kaiako

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Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups. 

Private Teacher/Tutor | Kaiako Whaiaro

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Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)

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Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write in English.

Kaiwhakaako Māori | Kaiwhakaako Māori

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Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.

Early Childhood Teacher | Kaiako Kōhungahunga

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Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

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