Certified Kaiako

Otaki Early Learning Centre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Supportive team culture

Well-resourced learning environments

Leadership development

Mentoring & professional development

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing and collaboration

Job summary

Otaki Early Learning Centre seeks a certificated kaiako who believes in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and child-led learning. The role focuses on meaningful partnerships with tamariki and whānau, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Join a warm, supportive team with strong leadership support, ongoing mentoring and professional development. We offer well-resourced environments and opportunities to grow your teaching practice and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• an ECE qualification and current full or provisional teaching registration
• a genuine passion for working with tamariki
• a commitment to intentional teaching practice
• strong communication and partnership-building skills with whānau
• a collaborative, positive, and flexible approach to teamwork
• energy, creativity, warmth and a desire to make a meaningful difference in children's lives

Responsibilities

• teach with purpose and build meaningful relationships with tamariki
• develop partnerships with whānau to support children's learning
• grow professionally through mentoring and leadership opportunities
• contribute to a warm, supportive team culture

Education

ECE qualification and current full or provisional teaching registration

Job description

Are you a passionate certificated kaiako who believes in the power of meaningful partnerships, child-led learning, and inspiring tamariki to discover a love for learning? At Otaki Early Learning Centre, we believe every tamaiti deserves to feel valued, respected, supported, and encouraged to learn in their own unique way.

Teaching with purpose and heart

Our philosophy is grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and aroha. We value strong partnerships with tamariki, whānau, and our teaching team, creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

You will be part of a supportive team where your ideas are welcomed, your contribution is valued, and you are encouraged to continue growing as a professional.

What we offer

• Full pay parity.
• A warm, welcoming, and supportive team culture.
• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments, with regular budgets to support you in your role as a kaiako.
• Strong support from experienced leaders and opportunities to develop your own leaderships.
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to grow your career and strengthen your teaching practice.
• A team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and positive relationships.

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• an ECE qualification and current full or provisional teaching registration, or are a kaiako in training
• a genuine passion for working with tamariki
• a commitment to intentional teaching practice
• strong communication and partnership-building skills with whānau
• a collaborative, positive, and flexible approach to teamwork
• energy, creativity, warmth, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Come and grow with us - if you're looking for a centre where you can teach with purpose, build meaningful relationships, and be supported by experienced leaders, Otaki Early Learning Centre could be the place for you.

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