Kaiako (Certificated) Upper Hutt

Evolve Education Group; Upper Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Full Pay Parity

Discounted childcare

Planning time

Professional growth

Supportive management

Evolve Education network access

Well-resourced learning environment

Upper Hutt location near amenities

Job summary

Active Explorers Upper Hutt, part of the Evolve Education Group, is seeking a certificated ECE kaiako to inspire preschoolers and celebrate individuality. You will prepare children for school while nurturing independence and curiosity within a collaborative, supportive team.

We offer a well-resourced learning environment, ongoing professional growth, and a centre close to local amenities, with 40 hours per week of full-time work and generous non-contact time for planning and reflection.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and current Teaching Council certification.
• Brings enthusiasm, positivity, and energy to every day.
• Loves working with preschool-aged children and supporting school readiness.
• Creates engaging learning experiences that encourage exploration and critical thinking.
• Values strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Is committed to reflective practice and continually growing as an educator.

Responsibilities

• Inspire young learners and celebrate individuality.
• Help prepare children for school.
• Nurture growing independence and extend thinking.
• Create meaningful learning experiences that spark wonder and excitement.
• Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team and foster strong relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Positivity

Energy

Engagement

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Education

ECE qualification

Teaching Council certification

Job description

More than Full Pay Parity

Discounted Childcare for Your Tamariki

Great Local Amenities at Your Doorstep

Do you thrive on curiosity, creativity, and those magical moments when a child's confidence takes flight?

At Active Explorers Upper Hutt, our preschool room is a vibrant, energetic space where big imaginations, endless questions, and exciting discoveries fill every day. We're looking for a Certificated Early Childhood Kaiako who is ready to inspire young learners, celebrate their individuality, and help prepare them for their next big adventure: school.

Why You'll Love Working With Our Preschoolers

Our tamariki are confident explorers, budding problem-solvers, and enthusiastic learners who arrive each day ready to investigate, create, and challenge themselves. As their kaiako, you'll have the opportunity to nurture their growing independence, extend their thinking, and create meaningful learning experiences that spark wonder and excitement.

You'll be joining a passionate, supportive team that values strong relationships, collaborative teaching, and creating a place where every child feels empowered to thrive. Together, we foster a learning environment filled with laughter, creativity, and opportunities for children to develop the skills they need for a successful transition to school and beyond.

What's in it for You?

This full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offers the chance to be part of a centre that genuinely invests in its people.

We offer:

• Above Full Pay Parity
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
• Generous non-contact time for planning and reflection
• Ongoing professional growth and career progression opportunities
• A supportive Centre Manager and collaborative teaching team
• Access to the wider Evolve Education network
• A well-resourced learning environment that encourages innovation
• A fantastic Upper Hutt location close to shops, cafés, schools, transport links, and local amenities

About You

You're a qualified and certificated ECE teacher who:

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and current Teaching Council certification
• Brings enthusiasm, positivity, and energy to every day
• Loves working with preschool-aged children and supporting school readiness
• Creates engaging learning experiences that encourage exploration and critical thinking
• Values strong relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
• Is committed to reflective practice and continually growing as an educator

If you're ready to make a real difference during one of the most important stages of a child's learning journey, we'd love to hear from you.