Infant room teacher

Nurture Early Learning Red Beach; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education center in Auckland is seeking a motivated non-qualified teacher for their infant room. This position is ideal for those in training, providing a nurturing environment and mentorship from experienced educators. A genuine passion for working with infants and a collaborative mindset are essential. The ideal candidate will enjoy hands-on experience while developing in their early childhood career.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with infants.
• Willingness to learn and engage with RIE and Pikler approaches.
• Respectful, caring interactions with tamariki and their whānau.
• Reliability and a collaborative mindset within a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Join the infant room as a non-qualified teacher.
• Work alongside experienced educators and support your professional development.
• Provide quality teaching and care in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Passion for working with infants

Willingness to learn RIE and Pikler approaches

Respectful interactions with tamariki and whānau

Reliability

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Infant room teacher

Full time, Permanent

Nurture Early Learning / kōhanga reo, Unqualified teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Suitable for beginning teachers

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Listed 04 September 2025 • Closes 31 October 2025 • Vacancy reference #: 1HAow3

Teaching opportunity – infant room

Nurture Early Learning, Red Beach is seeking a motivated non-qualified teacher to join our infant room. This role is ideally suited to a teacher in training who is ready to begin their career in early childhood education within a supportive and professional environment.

Our infant room is guided by the RIE and Pikler philosophies, with respectful care and strong, nurturing relationships forming the foundation of our practice. You will be working alongside a team of highly experienced and qualified infant teachers, who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional development.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• A genuine passion for working with infants
• A willingness to learn and engage with RIE and Pikler approaches
• Respectful, caring interactions with tamariki and their whānau
• Reliability and a collaborative mindset within a teaching team

At Nurture Early Learning, we value quality teaching and care, and we offer an environment where both children and teachers are supported to grow. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while progressing your early childhood career.

If you are currently in training or considering a future in early childhood education, we would welcome your application.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Lacey Glavez
[e-mail]
[phone]

Vacancy reference #: 1HAow3

Listed 1:14 pm 04 September 2025 • Closes 31 October 2025

ECE centre details

Nurture Early Learning Red Beach

Type: Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places: 80

Service ID: 47571

ERO report

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Physical address:
145 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Red Beach

Postal Address:
Dominion Road, Auckland 1446

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• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts
• Belonging / Mana Whenua
• Contribution / Mana Tangata
• Communication / Mana Reo
• Exploration / Mana Aotūroa
• Well-being / Mana Atua

Position types

• Full time
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