Preschool Kaiako: Nature‑Driven Learning & Care

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

January 2027 start

Great teacher-to-child ratios

Supportive teaching team

Professional growth and mentoring

Job summary

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd in Waikato is seeking a warm, enthusiastic kaiako to join our preschool team for a January 2027 start. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

You will work with preschool-aged tamariki, build strong whānau relationships, and contribute to bicultural practice while enjoying a collaborative teaching team and nature-based learning activities.

Qualifications

• Certificated teacher with a current teaching registration.
• Permanent, full-time Kaiako position in a preschool setting.
• Experience or interest in engaging tamariki through play-based learning.

Skills

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

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd in Waikato is seeking a warm, enthusiastic kaiako to join our preschool team for a January 2027 start. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

You will work with preschool-aged tamariki, build strong whānau relationships, and contribute to bicultural practice while enjoying a collaborative teaching team and nature-based learning activities.