Montessori Educator (3-6) – NZ‑Registered & Experienced

Dreamers Nest Montessori Early Learning Centre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contact planning time

Professional development

Discounted childcare

Supportive team

Job summary

Dreamers Nest Montessori Early Learning Centre in Orewa is seeking an experienced, NZ-qualified and registered ECE kaiako to join our warm, close-knit team in the 3-6 year old Montessori classroom.

You will work with a 100% qualified teaching team, practise Montessori pedagogy, contribute to planning and documentation, and engage in regular professional development. We offer generous non-contact time, strong support from colleagues, and discounted childcare.

Qualifications

• NZ-qualified and registered ECE kaiako.
• Experience with children aged 3–6 years.
• Montessori training or Montessori environment experience.
• Good understanding of Te Whāriki.
• Confident with programme planning and documentation.
• Caring, respectful, creative and collaborative.
• Enjoys working as part of an experienced teaching team.
• Passionate about ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the 3–6 year Montessori classroom.
• Collaborate with a 100% qualified teaching team.
• Plan and document children's learning experiences.
• Engage in regular professional development and reflective practice.
• Support children's development in line with Te Whāriki.

Skills

Montessori pedagogy

Programme planning

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

NZ teaching registration

Montessori training

Job description

Dreamers Nest Montessori Early Learning Centre in Orewa is seeking an experienced, NZ-qualified and registered ECE kaiako to join our warm, close-knit team in the 3-6 year old Montessori classroom.

You will work with a 100% qualified teaching team, practise Montessori pedagogy, contribute to planning and documentation, and engage in regular professional development. We offer generous non-contact time, strong support from colleagues, and discounted childcare.