Qualified / registered ECE teacher

Sunny Days; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring early learning centre in Hawke's Bay is seeking a dynamic early childhood educator. The role requires an NZQA recognized degree in ECE and experience in an early childhood centre. Candidates should possess a compassionate nature and be willing to innovate. The position offers lower child ratios, extended pay parity, family-friendly hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Lower child ratios for better connections

Extended pay parity

Family-friendly hours

Uniform provided

Paid First Aid training

Comprehensive staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Current registration in ECE teaching required.
• Willingness for professional development.
• Ability to undertake child observations.

Responsibilities

• Support children's ongoing learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to programme planning.
• Establish genuine relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Skills

Experience working with children in an early childhood centre

Knowledge of Early Childhood Education theories

Ability to prepare learning spaces with play provocations

Commitment to teamwork

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Education

NZQA recognized degree in ECE teaching

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Social sciences, The arts

We are looking for a dynamic person to be part of our passionate and experienced team and bring your teaching skills to a centre that values innovation, collaboration, and the mana of every child. To be successful in this role, you will have experience as an ECE centre teacher and a good understanding of the NZ ECE Curriculum.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children in an early childhood centre.
• NZQA recognized degree in ECE teaching and current registration
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education theories and strategies.
• An understanding of processes relating to children’s ongoing learning, care and wellbeing in relation to Individual Education Plans.
• Ability to prepare the learning spaces with play provocations to inspire our tamariki.
• Commitment to working as a team member.
• Willingness to continue professional development to strengthen teaching and leadership skills.
• Ability to foster children’s self-development, to undertake child observations, and contribute to programme planning.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be a compassionate and empathetic person. You’ll be an innovative problem-solver who is known for building genuine relationships.

We offer:

• Lower ratios to support meaningful connection with tamariki and whānau
• Extended pay parity, plus regular paid professional development opportunities
• Family friendly hours. The hours of role are 9an–3.30pm to support a better work-life balance.
• Uniform provided to save your wardrobe
• Paid First Aid training
• An incredible team of kaiako who live and breathe our values
• Staff benefits package, including support for your physical and mental wellbeing, and a day off on your birthday

You’ll be stepping into a centre that is growing and evolving, backed by the strong support of Weave Hawke’s Bay. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and community-focused environment.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 62

Physical address:
30 Barker Road, Marewa, Napier

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