Babies Teacher – Albany

Kindercare; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

10 days sick leave from your first day

Fully funded Teacher registration

Mental health and wellbeing hub

EAP support

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated leadership development

50% childcare fee discount

Job summary

Kindercare Albany Centre in Auckland is seeking an experienced Kaiako to join our whānau-centred team caring for tamariki under two. You’ll deliver nurturing, play-based learning aligned with the local NZ curriculum and partner closely with parents and whānau.

You must be ECE qualified and registered, with NZ residency or a valid work visa. This permanent, full-time role offers career development and a supportive leadership pathway in a warm, Accredited employer environment.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification and current NZ provisional or full practising certificate.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.
• Experience with tamariki under two and the local curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring, engaging environments for tamariki under two.
• Deliver learning experiences aligned with the NZ curriculum.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and whānau.
• Provide respectful care and support babies' development.
• Collaborate with centre leadership to support whānau-centred care.

Skills

ECE teaching

Curriculum delivery

Parent partnerships

Child development

Cultural responsiveness

Education

ECE qualification

NZ teaching registration

Job description

If you’re a warm and caring Kaiako who loves working with tamariki under the age of two, we’d love to meet you! Come chat with us about your career journey and take a tour of our well-established, whānau-centred centre.

What We Offer:

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day (T&Cs apply)
• Fully funded Teacher registration
• Access to our mental health and wellbeing hub, plus EAP support
• Ongoing professional development to grow your career
• Dedicated leadership development opportunities
• 50% childcare fee discount for your child

The Role:

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required

About You:

You’re an experienced Kaiako who:

• Embraces the local curriculum with enthusiasm
• Creates inspiring, engaging environments for tamariki
• Builds strong partnerships with parents and whānau
• Delivers fun-filled learning experiences
• Practices respectful care as a core teaching value
• Understands the developmental and emotional needs of babies

We are an Accredited employer.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Albany Centre