Lead Early Childhood Educator — Hands-on Leader

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre Hawke's Bay is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our team and help lead the day-to-day operation of the centre alongside the centre manager.

You will mentor teaching staff, ensure high-quality learning and care outcomes for children, assist with compliance, licensing, ERO and MOE requirements, and support enrolment administration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Holds current New Zealand Registered Teacher Certification.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education leadership.
• Understanding or willingness to develop expertise in ECE funding, compliance, and administration.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Professional communication and positive relationships with staff and families.
• Energetic, humorous, positive and passionate about supporting children and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and mentoring teaching staff.
• Ensuring high-quality learning and care outcomes for children.
• Assisting with compliance, licensing, ERO, and MOE requirements.
• Supporting enrolment administration and occupancy management.
• Helping manage ECE funding, subsidy processes, and centre systems.
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

New Zealand Registered Teacher Certification

Job description

Cherry Grove Childcare and Family Centre Hawke's Bay is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our team and help lead the day-to-day operation of the centre alongside the centre manager.

You will mentor teaching staff, ensure high-quality learning and care outcomes for children, assist with compliance, licensing, ERO and MOE requirements, and support enrolment administration and community engagement.