Playdough skills: essential Willingness to sparkle and shine at the art table: important Values exploration and ready for the big question from tamariki “why?”: required
Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a fun, engaging learning environment where tamariki can thrive and seek adventure in every aspect of centre life? – Then you might be the ECE teacher we’re looking for!
Role: Early Childhood Teacher Type: Full time permanent Location: Christchurch Start: Flexible for the right teacher (2025)
Your role: As an ECE Teacher, you will have the opportunity to design engaging and stimulating learning experiences for young learners. You will support the achievement of learning outcomes through individual learning plans while collaborating with the teaching team to create a nurturing and inspiring environment that fosters curiosity, growth, and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement developmentally appropriate activities according to tamariki’s interests and goal
Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Create a safe and supportive learning environment
Assess and track children's progress, providing individualised support as needed
Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the centre
What we are looking for:
Knowledge of child development
Have NZ working rights
Current/ recent experience teaching early years (0-5 year olds) required
Experience in play based curriculum environment
Able to provide contact details of 2 recent professional referees (references can be completed if application is successful)
Early childhood teaching qualification (level 7 or above) + valid NZ Teachers Registration (or in process)
How to Apply? Please submit your detailed CV by clicking APPLY
Due to the high volume of applications, please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted