Experienced qualified teacher

Young and Amazing Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Young and Amazing Limited in Auckland, North Island, is seeking an experienced Certificated teacher to lead the toddler room. You will foster a warm, inclusive learning environment, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and partner with families to support children’s growth.

Prior toddler experience and strong communication with whānau are essential. The role emphasizes play-based learning, health and safety, and collaboration with colleagues to promote quality care and education for

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching certification in early childhood education.
• Solid understanding of development stages, strategies and practices for toddlers.
• Ability to foster respectful, inclusive learning environments and strong whānau engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement play-based and structured learning experiences across indoor, outdoor and excursions.
• Provide age-appropriate provocations that support physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development.
• Support language and communication through storytelling, role play, songs and group activities.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to identify additional support needs.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment and communicate regularly with parents and whānau.

Skills

Early childhood education

Toddler care

Developmental knowledge

Parent communication

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Young and Amazing Limited – Auckland, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

We are looking for an experienced teacher to work in our toddler room. You will be passionate about children of this age group and have a solid understanding of development stages, strategies and skills to successfully promote respectful and best practice to our environment. We are a beautiful centre set in the heart of Onehunga. We value quality teaching and learning and offer lower ratio's to achieve quality care and education for our children. We offer full pay parity, child discounts and an amazing working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement play-based and structured learning experiences across indoor, outdoor and excursions.
• Provide age-appropriate provocations and experiences that support children’s physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development, confidence and independence.
• Support language and communication through storytelling, role play, songs,group activities and conversations.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning, behaviour and development, identifying areas where additional support may be required.
• Monitor children’s health, wellbeing, nutrition and safety, including signs of illness or developmental and emotional concerns.
• Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that responds to individual needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents and whānau about children’s learning, development, wellbeing and support needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher interviews, staff and planning meetings, professional development and centre events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
• Support student teachers during practical placements and participate in relevant community programmes.
• Follow centre policies and procedures and all applicable ECE, health, safety and child-protection requirements.