Early Learning Educator

Nature's Cove; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Warm culture

Beautiful small centre

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nature’s Cove in Tauranga Central is seeking a qualified and registered ECE teacher to join our passionate kaiako team. You’ll nurture tamariki with respectful, child-led learning in a warm, whānau-focused environment.

Living in Aotearoa New Zealand and holding NZ residency or a valid work visa is required. We offer mentoring, growth opportunities and a welcoming, supportive centre where relationships matter.

Qualifications

• A qualified and registered ECE teacher.
• Passionate about best teaching practice and child-led learning.
• Keen to create a fun, respectful and flexible environment.
• A team player who lives our whanaungatanga and values relationships.
• Positive, collaborative, and full of good vibes.

Skills

Team player

Child-led learning

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Qualified and registered ECE teacher

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki Nature’s Cove – where tamariki come first, and every day is full of joy, discovery and aroha!

At Nature’s Cove, we believe our tamariki are our greatest taonga – precious treasures. Every smile, every question, every moment is a chance to learn, grow and celebrate!

Our passionate kaiako are dedicated to nurturing the mana, identity, language and culture of our tamariki. We proudly honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our teaching and centre life, and we embrace ako – where learning is shared and relationships are key.

With great kaiako-to-tamariki ratios, we can truly focus on quality interactions and meaningful learning experiences that reflect the heart of our centre’s philosophy.

We’re on the lookout for a superstar kaiako!

We have a permanent position available at our Tauranga Central Centre. Whether you’re a seasoned ECE expert or just beginning your journey and eager to be mentored – we’d love to hear from you!

To thrive in this role, you’ll be:

• A qualified and registered ECE teacher
• Passionate about best teaching practice and child-led learning
• Keen to create a fun, respectful, and flexible environment
• A team player who lives our values and brings the whanaungatanga (strong, trusting relationships)
• Positive, collaborative, and full of good vibes!

Why you’ll love being part of our whānau

• Supportive and experienced team
• Warm, welcoming culture
• Beautiful, small centre where relationships matter
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring and learning

Please note: You must be living in Aotearoa New Zealand and hold residency or a valid NZ work visa to apply.

Type: Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places: 45