Inspiring ECE Kaiako: Nurturing Learning & Relationships

Kauri Seeds Preschool; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauri Seeds Preschool in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a certificated teacher to join our small, welcoming centre caring for tamariki from three months to school age. Guided by Te Whāriki, our team values respectful relationships, children's agency and learning through play.

We emphasise warm collaborative practice, reflective learning and ongoing professional development within a whanau-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Holds current Teaching Council registration and a practising certificate.
• Good understanding of Te Whāriki and current ECE practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Kind, calm, patient and enjoys working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Plan and provide meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths and emerging needs.
• Contribute to individual and group planning, assessment and evaluation.
• Write learning stories and maintain children's portfolios.
• Support an inclusive environment that values children's cultures, languages and identities.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and contribute positively to centre life.
• Support mixed-age groups and encourage tuakana–teina relationships.
• Participate in centre experiences such as park walks, gardening, baking, music, science, sensory play and inquiry-based learning.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and professional practice.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.

Education

Teaching Council registration and practising certificate

Job description

Kauri Seeds Preschool in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a certificated teacher to join our small, welcoming centre caring for tamariki from three months to school age. Guided by Te Whāriki, our team values respectful relationships, children's agency and learning through play.

We emphasise warm collaborative practice, reflective learning and ongoing professional development within a whanau-focused environment.