Nature-Based ECE Teacher - Warm, Community-Owned Centre

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Wanaka is seeking a passionate early childhood teacher or teacher in training who embraces our values and Te Whāriki. We are a small, community-owned ECE centre focused on nurturing wellbeing and strong connections with children and whānau.

Join a warm, supportive team that prioritises nature-based learning, staff wellbeing, and close collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Hold NZ recognised ECE teaching qualification and registration.
• Commitment to te Whāriki and holistic child development.
• Willingness to work full-time (35 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, play-based learning experiences aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Build nurturing, respectful relationships with children and whānau.
• Support children's learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Reflect and uphold values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, korero ahwi and tiakitanga in daily practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
• Create beautiful environments that foster exploration and creativity.

Skills

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Engagement with whānau

Education

NZ recognised ECE teaching qualification

Teacher registration

Job description

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Wanaka is seeking a passionate early childhood teacher or teacher in training who embraces our values and Te Whāriki. We are a small, community-owned ECE centre focused on nurturing wellbeing and strong connections with children and whānau.

Join a warm, supportive team that prioritises nature-based learning, staff wellbeing, and close collaboration with families.