Lead ECE Teacher: Play-Based Learning & Early Literacy

Aspire Nursery & Preschool; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming environment

Professional development

Wellbeing and creativity culture

Job summary

Aspire Nursery & Preschool Wanaka seeks an outstanding, fully qualified ECE teacher to lead delivery of our knowledge-rich curriculum. You will drive high-quality teaching, design well-sequenced learning experiences, and lead planning that strengthens early literacy and numeracy in a play-rich environment.

Working with the centre manager, you will ensure a structured, coherent curriculum while staying responsive to children’s interests.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ECE teacher with experience in early childhood and primary education to lead the curriculum delivery.
• Drive high-quality teaching practice, design well-sequenced learning experiences, and lead intentional planning for literacy and numeracy in a play-rich environment.
• Work closely with the centre manager to keep the curriculum structured, coherent, and responsive to children’s interests.
• Strong subject knowledge and commitment to excellence in early learning; join a team of four teachers with up to 35 children aged 3+ to school age.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of our knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Design well-sequenced learning experiences to strengthen early literacy and numeracy.
• Collaborate with the centre manager to ensure a structured, coherent curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive, professional team culture within a play-based learning environment.

Job description

Aspire Nursery & Preschool Wanaka seeks an outstanding, fully qualified ECE teacher to lead delivery of our knowledge-rich curriculum. You will drive high-quality teaching, design well-sequenced learning experiences, and lead planning that strengthens early literacy and numeracy in a play-rich environment.

Working with the centre manager, you will ensure a structured, coherent curriculum while staying responsive to children’s interests.