Inclusive Special Needs Early Years Practitioner

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Genius Early Years in Dunedin/Otago is seeking a qualified, fully registered Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our Home-based Early Learning Service Team as a Visiting Teacher.

This part‑time role starts at 10 hours per week with potential to grow as the network expands. You will provide leadership and support to in-home Educators, travel around the region, and contribute to high-quality learning experiences for Tamariki and whanau.

Qualifications

• Qualified and fully registered ECE teacher with leadership experience.
• Current NZ Education Council practising certificate required.
• Experience mentoring and coaching adults in a learning setting.
• Ability to travel across the Dunedin/Otago region.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support to in-home Educators.
• Travel around the Dunedin/Otago region to assist Educators and team.
• Assist with programme planning, learning stories, and some administration.
• Foster excellent verbal and written communication with families.

Skills

Mentoring adults

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Computer skills

Education

Diploma of Teaching

NZ Education Council practising certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualified, fully registered Early Childhood Education Teacher

Join our Home-based Early Learning Service Team, as a Visiting Teacher.

If you are passionate about home-based childcare and enjoy Variety and Flexible working conditions in a fun environment, you will enjoy this role providing professional leadership and support to our in-home Educators.

This role is part time starting on 10 hours per week with the opportunity to increase as the network grows.

Genius Early Years is looking for someone who has:

• an early childhood teaching qualification (minimum Diploma of Teaching)


• current full NZ Education Council practicing certificate


• experience in leading adults, including mentoring and coaching


• a full clean NZ driver's license.


• knowledge of professional practice in early childhood education


• understanding of Ministry of Education legislation.


• ability to juggle a varied workload


• excellent time management skills


• self-motivated and enthusiastic


• excellent verbal and written communication skills


• ability to build and maintain professional relationships


• experience with learning stories, programme planning and some administration.


• good computer skills.

The main purpose of Genius Early Years is to provide high quality early childhood education and care that delivers high quality learning experiences for our children.

This permanent part time position would be based in the Dunedin/Otago region. The successful applicant would need to be prepared to travel around the region to support our Educators and team.

Our Visiting Teachers provide support and guidance to our wonderful group of home-based Educators/Nannies and Au Pairs, providing excellent early learning outcomes for our Tamariki and whanau. Experience in leading adults and Home-based childcare an advantage.