ECE Teacher – Growth, Mentoring & Bicultural Focus

Tiny Tots Preschool; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid teacher registration

First aid training provided

Planning time for documentation

Professional development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Tiny Tots Preschool is seeking a qualified ECE teacher to join our warm, culturally rich centre. You will support tamariki across infants to preschool ages, delivering a bicultural curriculum grounded in Te Whāriki and strong whānau connections.

The role emphasizes planning, assessment, and reflective practice within a supportive team. We offer growth opportunities, mentoring, and ongoing professional development in a welcoming Canterbury setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified ECE teacher with current teacher registration.
• Experience working with young children across age groups.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to planning, assessment, and reflective practice.
• Sound understanding of Te Whāriki and ability to deliver a bicultural curriculum.
• Growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and reflect on learning with tamariki.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design age-appropriate activities.
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and reflective practice within a bicultural framework.

Skills

Teacher registration

ECE experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Te Whāriki understanding

Bicultural curriculum

Professional development

Education

Certificated ECE teaching qualification

Job description

Tiny Tots Preschool is seeking a qualified ECE teacher to join our warm, culturally rich centre. You will support tamariki across infants to preschool ages, delivering a bicultural curriculum grounded in Te Whāriki and strong whānau connections.

The role emphasizes planning, assessment, and reflective practice within a supportive team. We offer growth opportunities, mentoring, and ongoing professional development in a welcoming Canterbury setting.