Infant Teacher

Borman Village Kids; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Borman Village Kids in the Waikato region is seeking an infant kaiako who is nurturing, calm and enthusiastic about early childhood education. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team that puts children first and values warm, responsive relationships.

The centre offers mentoring, ongoing professional development and appraisal to support your growth as an educator who engages with whānau and the local community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificated teacher qualification.
• Experience in infant education and nurturing care.
• Strong communication with whānau and whānau partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive infant care within a calm, supportive classroom.
• Collaborate with kaiako and management to maintain high-quality teaching.
• Engage in mentoring, professional development and appraisal processes.

Skills

Infant education

Team player

Communication with whānau

Adaptable

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

Attachment theory

RIE principles

Pikler principles

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
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We are looking for a passionate infant kaiako who wants to be part of a happy, high-functioning team where children genuinely come first. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurturing, calm and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about infant education. Beginning teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.

Our infant practice is grounded in warm, responsive relationships, primary caregiving, respectful practice and consistency. Our philosophy embraces whanaungatanga, social and emotional competence, and the environment as the third teacher. Knowledge of attachment theory, brain development, RIE and Pikler principles is valued, alongside a willingness to learn, reflect and grow.

You’ll be a team player and people person who communicates well, builds strong partnerships with whānau, is flexible and adaptable, and shares our commitment to going the extra mile to provide an outstanding standard of care and education.

We are a small, privately owned centre with three purpose-built, stage-specific rooms, generous resource budgets and full pay parity. You’ll work alongside experienced kaiako and receive excellent support through our mentoring programme, professional development and appraisal.

Our approachable management team values your wellbeing and work-life balance. We want you to feel at home, contribute ideas, have fun and grow into the very best teacher you can be.