Preschool Kaiako

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre; Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre in Canterbury is seeking a passionate registered ECE teacher for a permanent full-time position in the preschool (ages 2-5). 36–38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a warm, supportive team and a culture that treats the environment as the third teacher.

You will nurture tamariki and whānau, collaborate with a dedicated kaiako team, and contribute to high-quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Registered ECE teacher with NZ registration.
• Strong relationship-building with children and whānau.
• Collaborative team player who supports a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for preschool tamariki (ages 2–5).
• Foster relationships with tamariki and whānau and contribute to a warm, safe learning environment.

Skills

Registered ECE teacher

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Environment as third teacher

Humor

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Job description

36–38 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Are you a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with a special love for working with preschool‑aged children (ages 2- 5)? We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full‑time position in the preschool at Jeffrey Giraffe, a family‑owned early childhood centre known for its warm, supportive environment.

We’re looking for a registered teacher who shares our commitment to providing high‑quality care and education. Our amazing team of kaiako are passionate about fostering strong relationships, embracing the environment as the third teacher, and delivering excellence in all aspects of early childhood education.

Our ideal team member will be:

• A qualified and registered ECE teacher
• Nurturing, loving, kind, and gentle
• Passionate about the environment as the third teacher
• Positive, energetic, and collaborative
• Intuitive, with a great sense of humour
• Skilled at building strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau

What we offer:

• A supportive and fun team culture that values collaboration and work‑life balance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Full Pay Parity

If you're excited about creating meaningful learning experiences and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.