Kaiako for Preschool 3-5yrs

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

January 2027 start

Great teacher-to-child ratios

Supportive teaching team

Professional growth and mentoring

Job summary

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd in Waikato is seeking a warm, enthusiastic kaiako to join our preschool team for a January 2027 start. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

You will work with preschool-aged tamariki, build strong whānau relationships, and contribute to bicultural practice while enjoying a collaborative teaching team and nature-based learning activities.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with a current teaching registration.
• Permanent, full-time Kaiako position in a preschool setting.
• Experience or interest in engaging tamariki through play-based learning.

Skills

English

Health and physical education

Learning languages

Mathematics and statistics

Science

Social sciences

Technology

Te reo Māori

The arts

Belonging / Mana Whenua

Contribution / Mana Tangata

Communication / Mana Reo

Exploration / Mana Aotūroa

Well-being / Mana Atua

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd Waikato

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

• English
• Health and physical education
• Learning languages
• Mathematics and statistics
• Science
• Social sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The arts
• Belonging / Mana Whenua
• Contribution / Mana Tangata
• Communication / Mana Reo
• Exploration / Mana Aotūroa
• Well-being / Mana Atua

Are you looking for a fresh start in 2027?

We have a permanent, full-time Kaiako position available in our Preschool Room,starting January 2027.

We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and passionate kaiako who enjoys working with preschool-aged tamariki and wants to be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team.

At Grasshoppers, our tamariki are encouraged to be curious, capable and confident learners. Our preschool programme offers plenty of opportunities for play, exploration, creativity, challenge and connection with nature, including our much-loved Nature School programme in the reserve next door.

We are also lucky to have our own collection of animals at Grasshoppers, including guinea pigs, fish and chickens. Tamariki have regular opportunities to help care for them, building responsibility, empathy and a connection with the natural world.

We’d love someone who:

• Builds genuine, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Enjoys creating engaging learning opportunities based on children’s interests
• Loves being outdoors and connecting tamariki with nature and animals
• Values teamwork, communication and having a bit of fun along the way
• Values bicultural practice and continuing to grow their use of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Is keen to contribute ideas and be an active part of our team

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• January 2027 start
• Full Pay Parity for qualified teachers
• Great teacher-to-child ratios
• Supportive and experienced teaching team
• Professional growth, mentoring and development opportunities

  Important

  Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Grasshoppers is not an Accredited Employer and is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support an Accredited Employer Work Visa application.

  Whether you’re an experienced kaiako or a new graduate, we’d love to hear from you.

  Type: Education & Care Service
  Maximum licenced places: 65

  Physical address:
  4 Great Burke Street, Ohaupo