Lead Toddler Teacher — Play-Based Learning & Wellbeing

Young and Amazing Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lower teacher-to-child ratios

Amazing working environment

Job summary

Young and Amazing Limited in Onehunga seeks a senior teacher specialising in toddlers. You will be passionate about early years and understand the importance of rituals and routines in daily practice.

We offer a beautiful centre, lower ratios, and an amazing working environment focused on quality care and education. Key responsibilities include planning play-based and structured learning across indoor and outdoor settings, observing development, supporting language through storytelling and group

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement play-based and structured learning experiences across indoor, outdoor and excursions.
• Provide age-appropriate provocations and experiences that support children’s physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development, confidence and independence.
• Support language and communication through storytelling, role play, songs, group activities and conversations.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning, behaviour and development, identifying areas where additional support may be required.
• Monitor children’s health, wellbeing, nutrition and safety, including signs of illness or developmental and emotional concerns.
• Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that responds to individual needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents and whānau about children’s learning, development, wellbeing and support needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher interviews, staff and planning meetings, professional development and centre events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
• Support student teachers during practical placements and participate in relevant community programmes.
• Follow centre policies and procedures and all applicable ECE, health, safety and child-protection requirements.

Job description

Young and Amazing Limited in Onehunga seeks a senior teacher specialising in toddlers. You will be passionate about early years and understand the importance of rituals and routines in daily practice.

We offer a beautiful centre, lower ratios, and an amazing working environment focused on quality care and education. Key responsibilities include planning play-based and structured learning across indoor and outdoor settings, observing development, supporting language through storytelling and group