ECE Montessori Teacher

Mana Montessori Preschool Inc; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Well-resourced environment

Supportive Montessori team

Large outdoor space

Montessori training if required

Job summary

Mana Montessori Preschool Inc in Wellington is seeking a qualified ECE Montessori teacher for a full-time 3–6 classroom. You will join a warm, community-based preschool culture focused on respectful relationships and purposeful learning.

The role requires Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, NZ teacher registration, and a nurturing, adaptable approach. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday in a supportive Montessori team with outdoor space for exploration.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 7 ECE teaching qualification.
• Holds a current New Zealand teacher registration / practising certificate.
• Warm, respectful and nurturing approach to tamariki.
• Open-minded, adaptable and willing to learn, embracing our preschool culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Montessori 3–6 classroom in a warm, supportive team.
• Foster respectful relationships and purposeful learning with tamariki.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to a caring preschool culture.
• Maintain professional practice and NZ teaching registration.

Skills

Teamwork

Child-centered learning

Adaptability

Education

Level 7 ECE teaching qualification

NZ teacher registration / practising certificate

Job description

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

Mana Montessori Preschool is looking for a qualified ECE Montessori teacher to join our warm, supportive team in our beautiful 3 to 6 Montessori classroom.

We are a community based, not for profit preschool passionate about nurturing confident, independent and curious tamariki through respectful relationships and purposeful learning.

This is a fulltime role at 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Level 7 ECE teaching qualification - essential
• Holds a current New Zealand teacher registration / practising certificate
• Has a warm, respectful and nurturing approach to tamariki
• Is open-minded, adaptable, and willing to learn, embracing our preschool's culture, values and ways of being
• Values teamwork, relationships and child-led learning
• Is passionate about supporting children to become confident, capable learners
• Has the legal right to work in New Zealand

We offer:

• Full pay parity
• A beautiful, well-resourced environment
• A supportive and experienced Montessori team
• A large outdoor space for exploration and connection with nature
• Montessori teacher training if required

If you are passionate about Montessori and want to be part of a caring, community-focused preschool, we would love to hear from you.