Lead ECE Kaiako - Cert. Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Ako Early Learning; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ako Early Learning is a smaller, owner-operated ECE service in central Tauranga. We are a mixed-age service where kaiako have time to build real, meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whānau.

We are looking for a qualified and registered ECE teacher to step into a leadership role alongside our existing team. This is a full-time, maternity cover position starting early January 2027, with fixed-term dates from 5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and registered ECE teacher with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated ECE teaching experience.
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role.
• Warm, collaborative, and professional approach.
• Strong communication skills with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues.
• Experience in a management role is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of SMS platforms is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Step into a leadership role alongside the existing team.
• Lead and support a small, collaborative team in a centre setting.
• Hands-on support from the owner-operator invested in your growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

ECE Teaching

Mentorship

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Tools

SMS platforms

Job description

Ako Early Learning is a smaller, owner-operated ECE service in central Tauranga. We are a mixed-age service where kaiako have time to build real, meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whānau.

We are looking for a qualified and registered ECE teacher to step into a leadership role alongside our existing team. This is a full-time, maternity cover position starting early January 2027, with fixed-term dates from 5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028.