Qualified and Registered Teacher

Ngā Tamariki Childcare Centre; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngā Tamariki Childcare Centre in Wellington seeks a qualified and registered teacher to join our passionate team and actively support tamariki aged 2–6 years in their daily interactions.

This full-time, permanent role focuses on collaboration with whānau and staff, using playful provocations, assessment, curriculum design and internal evaluation to foster learning.

We prioritise a calm, nurturing environment and strong whānau partnerships.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered teacher.
• Experience with early learning/kōhanga reo.
• Commitment to whānau-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki aged 2–6 through daily interactions.
• Plan and implement curriculum and play-based activities.
• Collaborate with whānau and staff to support learning and well-being.

Skills

Collaboration

Play-based provocations

Assessment & curriculum

Internal evaluation

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Qualified and Registered Teacher

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic qualified and registered teacher to join our passionate team of teachers to actively encourage, empower and support our tamariki in their daily interactions. This fulltime position will be working with our tamariki aged 2–6-years-old.

Key qualities you will need to demonstrate:

• confidence in working in collaboration with children, whānau and staff
• providing children with provocations throughout the day that spark learning and inquiry through play
• familiar with assessment, curriculum design and Internal Evaluation processes
• be self-motivated, respectful, optimistic, and show kindness and compassion for others.

Ngā Tamariki is a not-for-profit community based early childhood centre, which has a strong whānau focus and supportive community. We have a team of highly driven and passionate teachers who benefit from great working conditions including:

• commitment to extended pay parity
• centre covers cost of professional development, teacher registration and first aid
• time in lieu for attending staff meetingsexcellent teacher to child ratio ensures small group sizes and regular excursions
• a calm nurturing environment where quality interactions, education and play are at the forefront of every child’s day.