Preschool Kaiako: Warm, Creative ECE Educator

Junior Junction; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Supportive teaching team

Meaningful difference for preschoolers

Job summary

Junior Junction Hamilton is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our preschool team, working with children aged 3 to school age. This full-time role offers a flexible start date as we welcome someone stepping into the shoes of a colleague moving to Australia.

We value warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm, and welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified kaiako. Our team emphasizes strong relationships, teamwork, and fostering a joyful, child-centered learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool-aged learners
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki and bicultural learning approaches
• Ability to use assessment processes to support meaningful learning
• Willingness to start with flexible timing and complete ECE studies if needed

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities based on children's interests
• Collaborate with a supportive teaching team to foster a warm learning environment
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and whānau
• Reflect on practice to continuously improve teaching and learning experiences

Skills

ECE experience

Self-reflection

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

ECE qualification

Job description

Junior Junction Hamilton is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our preschool team, working with children aged 3 to school age. This full-time role offers a flexible start date as we welcome someone stepping into the shoes of a colleague moving to Australia.

We value warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm, and welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified kaiako. Our team emphasizes strong relationships, teamwork, and fostering a joyful, child-centered learning environment.