ECE Teacher

Kindercare Learning Centres - Warkworth; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

10 days sick leave from your first day

Mental health and wellbeing hub + EAP

Ongoing professional development

Leadership development opportunities

50% childcare fees

Job summary

Kindercare Learning Centres - Warkworth is seeking a warm and nurturing ECE Teacher to join our preschool team in Auckland, caring for tamariki aged 3 to 5 and delivering play-based learning in a whānau-focused environment.

We require ECE qualification and registration with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate; NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is essential. This permanent, full-time role offers ongoing professional development and strong staff benefits.

Qualifications

• ECE-qualified and registered teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver play-based learning experiences for tamariki aged 3–5 years.
• Embrace the local curriculum and build strong partnerships with whānau and parents.
• Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing learning environment in a preschool setting.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Partnerships with families

Play-based learning

Respectful care

Education

ECE qualification

NZ teacher registration (provisional or full)

Job description

Kindercare Learning Centres - Warkworth Auckland

ECE Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Our whānau focussed centre is looking for a warm and nurturing kaiako to work alongside our fun and inclusive team in our preschool room. If you're passionate about the care and education of tamariki aged 3 to 5 years, we’d love to meet you and show you around our lovely purpose-built centre, licenced for 104 children.

What we offer

• Full pay parity
• 10 days sick leave from your first day of employment (T&Cs apply)
• Access to our mental health and wellbeing hub, plus EAP support
• Ongoing professional development to grow your career
• Dedicated leadership development opportunities
• 50% childcare fees for your child

The role

• Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
• ECE qualified and registered Teacher with a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is a pre-requisite

About you

You’re an experienced kaiako who:

• Embraces the local curriculum with enthusiasm
• Builds strong partnerships with parents and whānau
• Delivers fun-filled learning experiences
• Practices respectful care as a core teaching value
• Understands the developmental and emotional needs of tamariki aged 0 to 5 years of age

If you are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where tamariki can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.