Preschool Kaiako: Nurturing ECE Leader & Third-Teacher

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

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.