ECE educator for nursery

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Supportive team culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre Canterbury is seeking an experienced and registered ECE teacher to join our nursery team. This full-time, permanent position supports infants and their families in a warm, family-owned centre that values a nurturing, collaborative approach and the environment as the third teacher.

You will work 36–38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, bringing passion for high-quality care, building strong tamariki and whānau relationships, and contributing to a positive,

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and registered ECE teacher.
• Experience with infants in nursery settings.
• Strong relationships with tamariki and whānau expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early learning experiences for infants.
• Collaborate with kaiako to foster learning and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Skills

ECE teaching

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered ECE teacher

Job description

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre Canterbury

ECE educator for nursery

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

36 to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Are you a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with a special love for working with infants? We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time position in the nursery at Jeffrey Giraffe, a family-owned early childhood centre known for its warm, supportive environment.

We’re looking for an experienced, registered teacher who shares our commitment to providing high-quality care and education. Our amazing team of kaiako is passionate about fostering strong relationships, embracing the environment as the third teacher, and delivering excellence in all aspects of early childhood education.

Our ideal team member will be:

• a qualified and registered ECE teacher
• nurturing, loving, kind, and gentle
• passionate about the environment as the third teacher
• positive, energetic, and collaborative
• intuitive, with a great sense of humour
• skilled at building strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.

What we offer:

• A supportive and fun team culture that values collaboration and work-life balance.
• Full pay parity.

If you're excited about creating meaningful learning experiences and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.