Qualified Kaiako

Launch Waipukurau; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Mentoring & professional development

Career growth opportunities

Subsidised childcare

Registration cost reimbursement

First Aid certification

Uniforms

Welcoming team environment

Job summary

Launch Waipukurau is seeking a qualified ECE teacher to join our privately owned centre in a full-time role. You will be a warm, responsive communicator who builds meaningful, reciprocal relationships with tamariki, whānau and kaiako.

We follow a key-teaching approach with unhurried care routines and meaningful rituals. If you are TE Whāriki‑savvy, patient, adaptable and ready to contribute to a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered ECE teacher.
• Experience caring for 2 years to school age with a warm, patient approach.
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, programme planning and self-review.
• Value te ao Māori concepts in daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Build reciprocal relationships with tamariki, whānau and kaiako.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Follow a key-teaching approach with unhurried care routines and meaningful rituals.
• Contribute to centre culture and team collaboration.

Skills

ECE teacher

Te Whāriki knowledge

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

Are you a forward-thinking, innovative kaiako with a genuine passion for supporting tamariki to thrive?

We are looking for a qualified ECE teacher to join our privately owned centre in a full-time position. You will be a warm and responsive communicator who can build meaningful, reciprocal relationships with tamariki, whānau and fellow kaiako.

Our centre follows a key-teaching approach, with a strong focus on unhurried care routines and meaningful rituals. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of providing calm, respectful and nurturing experiences during these precious early years.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• are a qualified and registered ECE teacher
• are warm, bubbly and patient, with a genuine love for caring for 2 years to school age
• are flexible, energetic and adaptable, with a positive, can-do attitude
• build caring and responsive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues
• have a sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, programme planning and self-review
• value and embrace te ao Māori concepts within everyday practice
• are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences
• enjoy being active and involved alongside tamariki
• bring a strong, positive work ethic
• value and contribute to a supportive team culture.

We can offer you:

• full pay parity
• supportive mentoring and professional development opportunities
• ongoing opportunities for career growth
• subsidised childcare
• reimbursement of teacher registration costs
• fully funded First Aid certification
• supplied uniforms
• a wonderfully supportive and welcoming team environment.

If you are passionate about the early years and would love to join a positive, nurturing centre where relationships are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about us, visit the wesbite.

We are not an accredited employer, please only apply if you are of New Zealand residency.