Certified ECE Teacher

Piritahi Childcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and support

Discounted childcare for your own tamā

Pay parity for certificated teachers

Job summary

Piritahi Childcare operates on Waiheke Island within the Marae grounds, delivering kaupapa Māori early learning with strong te reo Māori and tikanga. The kaiako role focuses on nurturing mokopuna through relationships, play-based learning, and culturally responsive practice.

The successful applicant holds an ECE teaching qualification with a current practising certificate and will join a supportive team in a permanent, full-time position, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current practising certificate.
• Commitment to kaupapa Māori education and culturally responsive practice.
• Able to use te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, or willing to develop it.
• Values respectful relationships with mokopuna, whānau and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support child-led exploration, play and investigation.
• Contribute to curriculum based on Te Whāriki – Te Ara Māori.
• Collaborate with kaiako and whānau to foster connection and belonging.

Skills

Culturally responsive practice

Te reo Māori (basic)

Play-based learning

Relationship building

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Practising certificate

Job description

Piritahi Childcare – Auckland, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Piritahi Childcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our supportive team in a permanent, full-time position.

Located within the beautiful grounds of Piritahi Marae on Waiheke Island, we are a kaupapa Māori early learning service committed to nurturing mokopuna through strong relationships, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and meaningful connections to our marae, whenua and natural environment.

Our curriculum is guided by Te Whāriki – Te Ara Māori. Mokopuna participate in karakia, waiata, mihi, pūrākau, kapa haka and child-led, investigative and play-based learning. Regular hīkoi to the marae, māra kai, ngahere, maunga and takutai strengthen their identity, belonging and connection to te ao Māori.

We are looking for a kaiako who:

• Holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current practising certificate
• Is committed to kaupapa Māori education and culturally responsive practice
• Can confidently use, or is committed to developing, te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• Values respectful relationships with mokopuna, whānau and colleagues
• Is warm, creative, reflective, reliable and collaborative
• Enjoys supporting child-led exploration, play and investigation.

Applications from experienced unregistered teachers will also be considered.

We offer

• A welcoming and close-knit teaching team
• A unique marae-based environment near the beach and ngahere
• Professional development and support
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
• Pay parity for eligible certificated teachers.

Piritahi Childcare participates in New Zealand’s pay parity scheme. The applicable hourly rate will reflect the successful applicant’s recognised qualifications, registration status and verified teaching experience and will be confirmed following a salary assessment.

Appointment is subject to applicable safety-checking requirements under the Children’s Act 2014.

If you would like to become part of our Piritahi whānau, we would love to hear from you.

Piritahi Childcare

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 27

Service ID: 46733
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