Qualified ECE Teacher

Little Troopers Early Learning Centre; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended pay parity

Small 40-child centre

Supportive team

Flexible hours

Whānau-focused environment

Job summary

Little Troopers ELC in Rotorua is seeking a motivated ECE teacher for a part-time role (20–25 hours per week), with availability 8am–4pm. Days and hours are flexible, with possible reduced hours during school holidays.

Applicants must hold a NZ-recognised ECE or primary teaching qualification, current NZ teacher registration, and a valid First Aid Certificate. We value warm, reliable staff who build respectful, responsive relationships with whānau and colleagues.

Qualifications

• NZ-recognised ECE or primary teaching qualification.
• Current NZ teacher registration.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Reliable, warm and passionate about providing quality care and education.
• Value respectful, responsive relationships with whānau and other teachers.

Skills

Reliable

Warm & caring

Strong communication

Relationship-building with whānau

Education

NZ-recognised ECE or primary teaching qualification

Current NZ teacher registration

First Aid Certificate

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, resourceful, caring ECE teacher to join our small centre in Rotorua.

Part‑time position for 20 to 25 hours per week, availability between 8am–4pm.

Days and hours are flexible for the right applicant and time off during school holidays can also be considered.

We would require successful applicant to be available to start mid to end January 2027.

Applicants must:

• have a NZ-recognised ECE or primary teaching qualification
• have a current full NZ teacher registration
• have a current First Aid Certificate
• be reliable, warm and passionate about providing quality care and education
• value respectful, responsive relationships with both whānau and other teachers.

What we offer:

• Extended pay parity.
• Small mixed‑age centre licensed for only 40 children.
• Supportive and caring team.
• Flexible days and hours with option for reduced hours during school holidays.
• A genuine whānau‑focused environment.

We’d love to hear from a teacher who is looking for a place where they can genuinely get to know their tamariki, whānau and teaching team.

Little Troopers ELC is not an accredited employer, therefore we are only able to consider applicants who already hold the appropriate right to work in New Zealand and meet the NZ qualification and registration requirements for this position.