ECE Qualified Teacher

Gems Kōwhai; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development support

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

Gem's Educational Childcare Centres in Queenstown seeks an exceptional teacher for our infant and toddler program. You will lead, mentor, and deliver caring, child-centered learning aligned with Pikler and Reggio principles within Te Whariki.

We value professional growth, team collaboration, and commitment to high-quality care. You’ll join a family-owned centre with a supportive, experienced team and opportunities for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience with infants and toddlers in New Zealand.
• Must hold teacher registration.
• Growth mindset and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early education aligned with Pikler and Reggio principles.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated care team.
• Deliver programmes for 0-3 year olds.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Growth mindset

Professionalism

Education

Registered teacher in NZ

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

We have a vacancy coming up for an exceptional teacher within our family owned and operated childcare centres.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about providing education and who shares in our ideals. We take inspiration and guidance from Pikler and Reggio within the context of Te Whariki. If you have a deep respect for children as small humans who thrive in our care, plus have teacher registration and proven practice in education, then please connect with us.

A bit about Gem's Educational Childcare Centres:

• We offer competitive remuneration Full Pay Parity (KTCA)
• Three purpose-built centres in Queenstown, with different service offerings
• We prioritise high-quality education and care (primary caregiving) for our children (and our kaiako)
• Bespoke nature play programmes run in all centres
• Some centres provide food options and all promote healthy eating
• Our centres are beautiful and functional, with a wide range of resources
• Team culture is imperative to create a healthy work environment and manage the everyday pressures of childcare
• Professional growth is encouraged and supported
• Regularly invest in higher learning opportunities for personal and professional development for team members
• We use the latest technology to assist and support workload management
• Support diversity of cultures within our teams and individual voices in all aspects of our professional conduct

Tell us a bit about yourself

• You will be a highly professional leader in all aspects
• At least 3-years experience teaching with infant and toddlers in New Zealand
• A growth mindset
• A team player

What you can expect;

• Minimum 32 hours per week full-time, permanent role
• Working with children aged 0-3 years old
• Full pay parity for registered teachers
• Coaching and mentoring.
• An incredible team who will go the extra mile.