NZ Qualified and Registered Teacher

Future Focus - West Dune; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Job summary

Future Focus - West Dune in the Bay of Plenty is seeking an experienced infant and toddler kaiako with a current full practising certificate to join Te Huihuinga room. You will bring warmth, leadership, and a collaborative approach to early years education.

We value mahi with tamariki and whānau, responsive teaching, and te ao Māori weaving te reo Māori and tikanga. Strong communication and a willingness to learn are essential as you build trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching infants and toddlers.
• A current full practising certificate.
• Initiative, positive energy and thoughtful communication.
• Confidence leading by example, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Curiosity and openness to feedback and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Nurture tamariki through responsive teaching and meaningful interactions.
• Create intentional environments inviting curiosity, exploration and growing independence.
• Support whānau and colleagues, contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Infant teaching

Toddler teaching

Leadership

Education

Full practising certificate

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua
Full pay parity

Do you see a nappy change as a moment for connection? Notice the learning in a toddler’s repeated discovery? Know the importance of creating a supportive environment?

Nau mai haere mai, we’d love to meet you!

We’re seeking an experienced infant and toddler kaiako with a current full practising certificateto join our Te Huihuinga room.

This role will suit someone whois passionate aboutinfant and toddler development and understands how important the early years are. You will be warm, bubbly and proactive, with leadership skills and a willingness to keep learning alongside others.

What matters to us

Whanaungatanga and manaakitanga are at the heart of your practice. You build trusting relationships where tamariki, whānau and colleagues and Kotahitanga underpins it all.

You have a strong understanding of social and emotional competence, supporting tamariki through sensitive responses, co-regulation and meaningful connection.

Responsive teaching comes naturally to you. You notice children’s cues, recognise their learning and respond thoughtfully to their interests, needs and individual rhythms. You create intentional environments that invite curiosity, exploration and growing independence.

You value meaningful rituals over simply following routines. Arrivals, kai, nappy changes and sleep become unhurried opportunities to nurture trust and belonging.

What you’ll bring

• Experience teaching infants and toddlers.
• A current full practising certificate.
• Initiative, positive energy and thoughtful communication.
• Confidence leading by example, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Curiosity and openness to feedback and professional growth.

A te ao Māori lens, including confidence weaving te reo Māori and tikanga into everyday practice, would be a valued bonus.

Bring your strengths and help shape our infant and toddler space.