Kindergarten Teacher, Lower Hutt

Dyer Street Kindergarten; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyer Street Kindergarten in Wellington is seeking a warm, committed and collaborative ECE teacher to join our small, supportive team. You will work in a fully qualified staff environment, delivering a responsive, play-based curriculum grounded in Te Whāriki and built on strong whānau partnerships.

We value contribution to our kaupapa, and you will plan engaging assessments, foster tamariki wellbeing, and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice, while using te reo Māori and Pacific

Qualifications

• Holds an ECE teaching qualification and current practicing certificate.
• Has previous experience in a kindergarten environment.
• Uses or is willing to learn te reo Māori and Pacific languages.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a fully qualified team.
• Provide high-quality, nurturing care for young children.
• Plan and implement a responsive, play-based curriculum.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn te reo Māori

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Current practicing certificate

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

• Come and join our small team of passionate and professional teachers
• We welcome visits from interested applicants - please call Catherine on 04 920 9812 to arrange a suitable time
• The terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by theKindergarten Teachers, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers' Collective Agreement 2026-2028.

We are seeking a warm, committed and collaborative teacher to join our team.

We value

• Play based learning grounded in Te Whāriki
• Strong whānau partnerships and community connections
• Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice.

The successful applicant will:

• Work collaboratively in a fully qualified team
• Provide high‑quality, nurturing care for young children
• Plan and implement a responsive, play based curriculum
• Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau and the wider community.

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Holds an ECE teaching qualification and current practicing certificate
• Has previous experience in a kindergarten environment
• Is acommitted and enthusiastic team player
• Has the proven ability to writeengaging and informative assessments
• Uses, or is willing to learn te reo Māori and Pacific languages.

Working at Dyer Street Kindergarten will allow you to:

• experience regular high-quality professional development opportunities
• complete a robust induction process led by your head teacher
• receive first aid recertification and annual flu vaccinations funded by the Association.