Qualified Kaiako

Riverhills Early Learning Centre; Howick; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverhills Early Learning Centre in Auckland is seeking a passionate Registered Teacher to join our caring team. You will support the development of tamariki, plan meaningful learning experiences using Te Whāriki, and document children’s progress with warmth and respect.

You will work collaboratively with whānau and colleagues, share in professional growth, and contribute to a positive, family-like centre environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised New Zealand ECE teaching qualification.
• Be registered with Teaching Council and hold a practising certificate.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care.
• Observe, record, and celebrate children’s learning and progress.
• Plan meaningful learning experiences using Te Whāriki and support individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, whānau, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with whānau to support children’s development and learning.

Skills

Child development

Teamwork

Curriculum planning

Te Whāriki knowledge

Observation

Education

NZ ECE teaching qualification

Teaching Council registration & practising certificate

Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Job description

Riverhills Early Learning Centre is a warm and welcoming early childhood centre, licensed for 44 children. We provide a caring, family-focused environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported to learn, explore, and grow.

Our dedicated teaching team works together to create meaningful learning experiences and build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and passionate Registered Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine love for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care.
• Have a good understanding of curriculum planning, learning assessment, and documentation.
• Use Te Whāriki to plan meaningful learning experiences and support children's individual learning journeys.
• Understand and encourage both child-led learning and intentional teaching.
• Observe, record, and celebrate children's learning and progress.
• Understand the principles, strands, goals, and learning dispositions of Te Whāriki.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, whānau, and teaching colleagues.
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
• Be open to ongoing learning, professional growth, and contributing to a positive centre environment.

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised New Zealand ECE teaching qualification.
• Have current Teaching Council registration and a practising certificate.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you are a caring, dedicated, and passionate teacher who enjoys helping children learn and grow, we would love to welcome you to the Riverhills ELC whānau!

? Location: Riverhills Early Learning Centre

? Email: [e-mail]

? Contact: 021 161 1125