Qualified Over 2s Teacher

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten; Southland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30-hour week

Non-contact time

Professional development

Fortnightly staff meetings

Supportive team

Rural setting

Job summary

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten in Nightcaps, Southland, is seeking a passionate qualified early childhood teacher to join our teaching team for our over two's/preschool room.

We are opening a brand-new kindergarten in March 2027 (licensing pending). You will help shape our learning environment, culture, and relationships with tamariki and whānau, in a supportive rural setting with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Requires recognised ECE qualification and Teaching Council Practising Certificate.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and play-based learning.
• Values meaningful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality ECE learning in the new Nightcaps kindergarten.
• Contribute to establishing a positive learning environment and culture.

Skills

ECE teaching

Play-based learning

Relationship building

Education

Recognised ECE qualification

Teaching Council Practising Certificate

Job description

Little Taki's Community Kindergarten is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and nurturing qualified early childhood teacher to join our teaching team in our over two's/preschool room.

As we prepare to open our brand-new kindergarten in Nightcaps in March 2027 (subject to licensing), this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning and help shape our learning environment, culture, and relationships with children and whānau.

What we offer

• 30-hour working week (8.45am-3.15pm).
• 2 hours of non-contact time each week.
• Full Pay Parity Scheme.
• Fortnightly paid staff meetings (2 hours).
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A supportive, welcoming team and beautiful rural setting.
• Flexible working arrangements and job-share opportunities considered for the right applicants.

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification and current Teaching Council Practising Certificate.
• Has a strong understanding of Te Whāriki and play-based learning.
• Values meaningful relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Is enthusiastic about helping establish a new community kindergarten.

Please note that Little Taki's Community Kindergarten is not currently an accredited employer and is therefore unable to support work visa applications or sponsorship for overseas applicants.