Preschool Team Leader & Pedagogical Mentor (ECE)

Tiny Voices Silverdale; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discounts on childcare

Beautiful, well-resourced environments

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Tiny Voices Silverdale is seeking an inspiring and organized team leader to guide our kaiako across preschool rooms for ages 3-6. You will steer curriculum, mentor teachers, and ensure smooth daily rhythms while upholding our bicultural values and Te Whāriki.

As a pedagogical role model, you will champion inquiry, project work, and strong transitions to kura, supported by a collaborative leadership team and engaged whānau partnerships.

Qualifications

• NZ-recognised teaching qualification with current certification.
• Experience with 3-6-year-olds and leadership preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and transition-to-school pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Pedagogical leadership: lead emergent bicultural curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki and assess transitions to school.
• Mentor kaiako through collaborative planning and professional growth.
• Build trusting whānau relationships and keep families connected to milestones.
• Maintain safety, licensing standards, and support annual planning cycles.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Mentoring Kaiako

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

NZ-recognized Bachelor of Teaching (ECE/ Primary) or Graduate Diploma (Level 7) with current teacher certification

Job description

Tiny Voices Silverdale is seeking an inspiring and organized team leader to guide our kaiako across preschool rooms for ages 3-6. You will steer curriculum, mentor teachers, and ensure smooth daily rhythms while upholding our bicultural values and Te Whāriki.

As a pedagogical role model, you will champion inquiry, project work, and strong transitions to kura, supported by a collaborative leadership team and engaged whānau partnerships.