Kaiako (Certificated) Maraenui

Evolve Education Careers; Napier; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

More than Full Pay Parity

Established centre with strong team

Job summary

Learning Adventures Maraenui in Napier is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with provisional or full NZ Teaching Council Registration to join our purpose-built centre. We provide a play-based, holistic and nurturing programme for Tamariki, with whānaungatanga underpinning our mahi and a commitment to te reo Māori woven through our curriculum.

You will be part of a supportive team across Hawke’s Bay, benefitting from professional development opportunities and More than Full Pay Parity,

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Childhood Teacher with provisional or full NZ Teaching Council Registration.
• Experience creating inclusive play-based learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a nurturing, inclusive ECE programme aligned with te ao Māori and te reo māori weaving.
• Collaborate with centre management and the wider network for continuous professional development.

Skills

ECE teaching

NZ teaching council registration

Empathy and patience

Diversity & inclusion

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Job description

• Professional development opportunities both in-house and external
• Established centre where whānaungatanga underpins everything we do
• More than Full Pay Parity!

Learning Adventures Maraenui is a purpose-built early childhood centre with a spacious, beautiful and intentional environment. We use a play based, holistic and nurturing approach to create an inclusive programme for all Tamariki. Due to one of our beloved Kaiako moving to Auckland to be closer to whanau, we are looking for a strong and passionate, certificated Kaiako, to come on board and join us on our journey as a team.

At Learning Adventures te ao māori and te reo māori is woven through everything we do, whānaungatanga underpins our mahi. Our love of our hapori is embedded in our local curriculum. We believe that all Tamariki are unique and deserve all the aroha and support we can give them. We are looking for someone who is familiar with or shows willingness to learn about the local pūrākau (stories) of Ngāti Kahungunu.

Our offer to you:

• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Support from centre management; and our wider roopu of five diverse centres across Hawkes Bay, for your professional growth.
• More than Full Pay Parity and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• The opportunity to be involved with the KidsCan kai programme.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective programme planning.

What we’re looking for in you:

• You’re a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with provisional or full NZ Teaching Council Registration.
• You have a gentle, patient, and empathetic approach to guiding learners - fostering a supportive learning environment.
• You are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Previous experience with learners who have a range of learning and communication needs.