ECE Teacher, Infants

All About Children - Barrett Road; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

All About Children - Barrett Road in New Zealand is seeking an exceptional, heart-centred kaiako to join our Infants as a qualified and registered ECE teacher. This role emphasizes babies' care and learning, and values relationships, reflective practice, and bicultural commitment.

You will work with tamariki and whanau, contributing to planning, assessment and documentation while supporting daily centre operations.

Qualifications

• A recognised ECE qualification and a full, current NZ Teacher Practising Certificate.
• Valid working rights in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive and respectful care for infants.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whanau and colleagues.
• Plan, assess and document learning and development for infants.
• Support daily centre operations and team responsibilities.

Skills

Infant care

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Bicultural commitment

Education

ECE qualification and NZ Teacher Practising Certificate

Job description

ECE Teacher, Infants

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

We are seeking an exceptional, heart-centred kaiako to join our Infants as a qualified and registered ECE teacher. This is a special opportunity for someone who is deeply passionate about babies' care and learning, and who values strong relationships, reflective practice, and bicultural commitment.
Kids’ World Education Group is an Accredited Employer and can support visa requirements for the right candidate already in New Zealand. Relocation assistance may also be available for the successful applicant.

About you

You are a nurturing, calm, and intentional kaiako who:

• Is genuinely passionate about working with infants, providing responsive and respectful care
• Treats tamariki with empathy, confidence, and clarity
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with tamariki, whanau, and colleagues
• Is reflective and open-minded, continually adding to your basket of professional knowledge
• Is well organised and confident with planning, assessment, and documentation
• Is culturally responsive and affirms the identities, languages, and cultures of all tamariki
• Is resilient and adaptable, approaching challenges as opportunities for growth
• Is committed to bicultural practice and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday teaching
• Can confidently support daily centre operations and team responsibilities

What You’ll Need

• A recognised ECE qualification and a full, current NZ Teacher Practising Certificate
• Valid working rights in NZ (those seeking accredited employment – can also apply)

What We Offer

• Full pay parity
• Paid First Aaid certification
• Strong pedagogical leadership and mentoring
• A comprehensive induction programme to support your transition
• Ongoing professional learning and development
• Opportunities for career growth within a large, values-led organisation

Why Join Us?

• Paid Teacher Registration and First Aaid certification
• Ongoing leadership coaching and professional development.