Qualified ECE Teacher (3-6) - Te Whāriki Focus

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days paid sick leave

Non-contact time from home

Supportive leadership focused on well‑

Job summary

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc in Taranaki is seeking a qualified and fully registered ECE teacher for a fixed-term position until 22 December 2027. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki are supported to learn, discover, and thrive.

You will work with tamariki aged 3–6, contribute to planning and assessment, and build strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that honours te reo and tikanga.

Qualifications

• A recognised ECE qualification.
• Current NZ Teaching Council registration and practising certificate.
• Hold NZ work rights (visa, residency, or citizenship).
• Based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Commitment to Te Whāriki and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki aged 3–6 years and support a high-quality programme aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Build strong relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and documenting tamariki learning.
• Support children’s learning, development, wellbeing and cultural identity.
• Engage in collaborative teamwork to deliver quality education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

ECE qualification

Job description

Inglewood Community Childcare Centre Inc in Taranaki is seeking a qualified and fully registered ECE teacher for a fixed-term position until 22 December 2027. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where tamariki are supported to learn, discover, and thrive.

You will work with tamariki aged 3–6, contribute to planning and assessment, and build strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues to create a safe, inclusive learning environment that honours te reo and tikanga.