Certificated Montessori Kaiako

Little Earth Montessori Panmure; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Subsidised childcare

Supportive team

Job summary

Little Earth Montessori Panmure in Auckland seeks an ECE-qualified and certificated Kaiako with Montessori experience to join a collaborative team. This role offers 32 hours over 4 days at up to 0.8 FTE, with full pay parity and subsidised childcare for your tamariki.

We provide an authentic Montessori environment and a supportive network within the wider Evolve community, fostering belonging, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• ECE qualification and current or provisional Teaching Registration.
• Experience working in a Montessori environment in New Zealand.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Montessori experience

ECE awareness

Team collaboration

Education

ECE qualification

Certificated teacher

Current or provisional registration

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.8

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

• Belonging / Mana Whenua
• Contribution / Mana Tangata
• Communication / Mana Reo
• Exploration / Mana Aotūroa
• Well-being / Mana Atua

Certificated Montessori Kaiako | 32 Hours over 4 Days

• Full Pay Parity (we pay above rates)
• Subsidised childcare for your tamariki
• Supportive team and authentic Montessori environment

At Little Earth Montessori Panmure, we empower children to become confident, capable learners through an authentic Montessori approach. Our carefully prepared environments inspire independence, curiosity, and self-directed learning, while our commitment to sustainability and multiculturalism fosters respect, responsibility, and a strong sense of belonging.

We're looking for a passionate ECE-qualified and certificated Kaiako with Montessori experience to join our collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your Montessori practice while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

What we offer

• A warm, close-knit team that values collaboration
• Ongoing opportunities to grow your Montessori knowledge
• A diverse and inclusive centre community
• Connection to the wider Evolve network of ECE professionals
• Generous non-contact time for planning and documentation
• Half-day birthday leave

What we're looking for

• ECE qualification and current or provisional Teaching Registration
• Experience working in a Montessori environment in New Zealand
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and ongoing professional growth
• A nurturing, child-centered approach
• Strong communication with children, whānau, and colleagues
• A genuine team player who values whanaungatanga and positive relationships

If you're passionate about Montessori education and looking to join a supportive team that values both children and teachers, we'd love to hear from you.