Infant & Toddler Kaiako: Gentle, Continuous Care

The Learning Centre Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing allowance

Long service leave 5 weeks after 5 yrs

Birthday leave

Discounted childcare

Job summary

The Learning Centre Ltd in Ponsonby, Auckland, is seeking an Infant Toddler Kaiako focused on continuity of care and respectful, relationship-centered practice. You will work with under-2s in a calm, slow-paced space that honours each child’s growth and unique cues.

Rooted in primary caregiving and authentic interactions, this full-time role offers supportive mentoring, an emphasis on family partnership, and opportunities to contribute to a warm, collaborative team dedicated to high-quality

Qualifications

• Calm unhurried presence to support infants and toddlers.
• Joy in observing children and noting cues.
• Commitment to strengthening relationships with families.
• Team approach to care and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Primary caregiving for a small group of tamariki.
• Observe closely, tune in to each child’s cues and rhythms.
• Support uninterrupted play and natural development.
• Communicate respectfully to foster cooperation.
• Create safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environments.

Skills

Calm presence

Observation skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

ECE qualification

Current certification/registration

Job description

The Learning Centre Ltd in Ponsonby, Auckland, is seeking an Infant Toddler Kaiako focused on continuity of care and respectful, relationship-centered practice. You will work with under-2s in a calm, slow-paced space that honours each child’s growth and unique cues.

Rooted in primary caregiving and authentic interactions, this full-time role offers supportive mentoring, an emphasis on family partnership, and opportunities to contribute to a warm, collaborative team dedicated to high-quality