ECE Teacher

Tawa Early Learning Centre; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawa Early Learning Centre in Taupõ is seeking a full-time, permanent teacher to join our teaching team, starting February 2027. We are a community-based centre in Taupō that has been operating for 66 years.

We cater to tamariki 2 years and over, offering sessional hours and school term dates. Our small, long serving team of teachers are committed to high-quality teaching and experiences for our tamariki in a fun, positive and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully registered ECE teacher or working towards registration.
• Solid understanding of Te Whāriki.
• Current NZQA first aid qualification.
• Experience incorporating Te Reo Māori and tikanga.
• Adheres to NZ Teaching Council standards and professional responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Provide outstanding education experiences for tamariki.
• Contribute to a nurturing, positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with a small, long-serving teaching team.

Skills

ECE teaching

Te Whāriki knowledge

NZQA first aid

Te Reo Māori

Communication skills

Education

Fully registered ECE teacher

Working towards qualification

Job description

Tawa Early Learning Centre in Taupō has a rare opportunity for a full-time, permanent teacher to join our teaching team, starting February 2027.

We are a community-based centre in Taupō that has been operating for 66 years. We cater to tamariki 2 years and over, offering sessional hours and school term dates. Our small, long serving team of teachers are committed to high-quality teaching and experiences for our tamariki in a fun, positive and nurturing learning environment.

Our long-standing reputation of excellence within our community is upheld by teachers who always strive for outstanding education and care of our tamariki. We offer generous non-contact hours, paid professional development, and a beautiful working environment. We welcome applications from beginning teachers who are starting their teaching journey, to experienced teachers.

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• is a fully registered ECE teacher or is working towards their qualification and certification
• has a sound understanding of Te Whāriki
• has a current NZQA first aid qualification
• uses te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in their daily practice
• always incorporates and reflects the New Zealand Teaching Council's Code of Professional Standards and of Professional Responsibility
• uses a high standard of written and verbal communication
• brings commitment, professionalism, positive energy, flexibility, and a growth mindset to our team
• is confident at building genuine relationships with tamariki and whānau, nurturing tamariki and providing them with outstanding education experiences.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are not an accredited employer and cannot support visa applications.