Qualified and Registered ECE Teacher

Pukeko Country Preschool; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended pay parity

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pukeko Country Preschool in Tauwhare invites a qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm, community-focused team. We are not-for-profit and cater for children aged 0 to 5, grounded in whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

You will contribute to Te Whāriki-based curriculum planning, assessment and internal evaluation, collaborate with colleagues, and bring your strengths to our nurturing centre.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current practising certificate.
• Passionate about building respectful relationships with children and whānau.
• Sound understanding of Te Whāriki and its application in practice.
• Confident contributing to curriculum planning, assessment and internal evaluation.
• Values teamwork and professional growth.
• Warm, reliable, flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of centre life.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and internal evaluation.
• Work with colleagues to deliver an engaging Te Whāriki-based curriculum.
• Support whānau partnerships and community relations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Te Whāriki understanding

Curriculum planning

Assessment and internal evaluation

Teamwork and collaboration

Flexible and reliable

Education

ECE teaching qualification

Practising certificate

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Pukeko Country Preschool is seeking a qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm, supportive and community-focused team.

We are a community-led, not-for-profit preschool situated in the rural community of Tauwhare, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our curriculum is grounded in strong relationships, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and a commitment to recognising children as capable and confident learners.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• holds a recognised ECE teaching qualification and current practising certificate
• is passionate about building respectful and meaningful relationships with children and whānau
• has a sound understanding of Te Whāriki and its application in practice
• is confident contributing to curriculum planning, assessment and internal evaluation
• values teamwork, collaboration and professional growth
• is warm, reliable, flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of centre life
• brings their own strengths, interests and ideas to the teaching team.

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative team environment, extended pay parity, opportunities for professional development, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of our curriculum and centre.

If you are looking for a role where relationships matter, your voice is valued, and you can be part of a close-knit community, we would love to hear from you.