Full-Time Teacher Aide — Nurturing Early Learning

Willow Tree Early Learning Centre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Tree Early Learning Centre Auckland is seeking a caring and enthusiastic unqualified teacher to join us as a teacher aide. The role supports our teaching team in caring for children aged 0–5 years in a safe and engaging learning environment.

You will assist with learning activities, routines, mealtimes and sleep; build warm relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff; and contribute to a free play, nature-inspired setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning or child care settings.
• Ability to support teaching staff and engage with young children.
• Strong communication with children, whānau and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support kaiako in supervision and care of tamariki aged 0–5 years.
• Assist with learning activities, play-based experiences, and routines.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and well-organised learning environment.
• Support mealtimes, sleep routines and toileting needs as required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, whānau and staff.
• Follow centre policies, health and safety procedures and daily routines.
• Assist with setting up and packing down learning spaces and resources.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Reliability

Willingness to learn

First aid certificate

Job description

Willow Tree Early Learning Centre Auckland is seeking a caring and enthusiastic unqualified teacher to join us as a teacher aide. The role supports our teaching team in caring for children aged 0–5 years in a safe and engaging learning environment.

You will assist with learning activities, routines, mealtimes and sleep; build warm relationships with tamariki, whānau and staff; and contribute to a free play, nature-inspired setting.