Qualified ECE Teacher

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Cromwell; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardos Early Learning Centre Cromwell is seeking a qualified early learning teacher to join our experienced, community-focused team.

You will deliver a Te Whāriki-aligned curriculum, contribute to planning and evaluation of learning programs, and create inclusive opportunities that celebrate diversity.

You will build strong connections with whānau and families, document children’s learning with profile books and e-portfolios, and support quality practice.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan developmentally appropriate learning
• Ability to reflect on practice and adjust teaching strategies
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues
• Commitment to Te Whāriki principles and child-centred learning
• Experience documenting progress with profiles/e-portfolios

Responsibilities

• Deliver a Te Whāriki-aligned curriculum
• Plan and evaluate learning programs responsive to children's strengths and interests
• Create inclusive learning opportunities that celebrate diversity
• Document children's learning using profiles and e-portfolios as needed

Skills

Curriculum planning

Communication with families

Adaptability

Inclusive education

Assessment & documentation

Education

ECE teaching qualification recognised by Teaching Council NZ

Practising Certificate

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a qualified early learning teacher to join our highly experienced, passionate team in our established community-focused centre.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a curriculum aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning programs that respond to children's strengths and interests.
• Create inclusive, equitable learning opportunities that celebrate diversity.
• Document children's learning through profile books and e-portfolios as needed.

Qualifications and experience

• Early childhood teaching qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa, New Zealand (required).
• Current Teaching Council of Aotearoa, New Zealand Practising Certificate (required).
• Experience working as a teacher in an early childhood education team setting.
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to new environments quickly.
• Commitment to quality practice and the principles of Te Whāriki.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills.
• Enthusiasm for making a difference in children's early years.
• Strong desire to build connections with whānau and families.

Why Choose Barnardos Aotearoa?

• Financial support to retain teacher registration.
• Full Pay parity partner.
• Supportive Team: Join a network of professional colleagues committed to quality early learning.
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centres or home based.

Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’scharityworking withtamarikiand whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoahas the opportunity tothrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, careservicesand counselling helplineprovidesthe broadest range of childandwhānau-centred services inAotearoa.
Each year, we work with more than 30,000tamariki,rangatahiand whānau across the country. If you would like a copy of the position description, please email [e-mail].

Join us in shaping the future of Aotearoa's tamariki – apply your qualifications and experience in meaningful, varied contexts!

We will commence interviews as applications are received.