Permanent Full Time Teacher

Pokeno Child Care Centre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pokeno Child Care Centre in Auckland is seeking an exceptionally caring, nurturing and passionate early childhood teacher to join our warm, boutique centre that is licensed for up to 60 children. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with young children, provide warm, responsive care, and bring an in-depth understanding of curriculum planning and assessment aligned with Te Whāriki.

You will document children's learning, link experiences to intentional teaching, build

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork with colleagues and families.
• Understanding of early childhood pedagogy and reflective practice.
• Commitment to child-centred learning and Te Whāriki principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care for young children.
• Plan and implement curriculum with intentional teaching linked to Te Whāriki.
• Document children's learning and identify meaningful outcomes.
• Collaborate with whānau and colleagues to support children's development.

Skills

Communication & teamwork

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts, Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are a small, boutique early childhood centre located in Pokeno, licensed for up to 60 children. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, nurturing, and family-focused environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to learn and grow.

We have a wonderful, highly experienced and registered teaching team, with a range of additional competencies and strengths.

We are looking for an exceptionally caring, nurturing, and passionate teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will:

• have a genuine passion for working with young children
• provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care
• have an in-depth understanding of curriculum planning and assessment
• be confident in linking learning experiences and intentional teaching to Te Whāriki
• understand and implement child-led and intentional learning
• be able to document children's learning and identify meaningful learning outcomes
• have a strong understanding of Te Whāriki principles, strands, goals, and learning dispositions
• demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
• be committed to building respectful and meaningful relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues
• be enthusiastic about continuous professional growth and contributing positively to our centre culture.

If you are a caring, dedicated, and reflective early childhood teacher who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.