Qualified Teacher

Chapel Hill Kindergarten; Waikato; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapel Hill Kindergarten in Hamilton seeks an enthusiastic ECE teacher for a part-time role (3 days a week) starting mid-October 2026. You will hold an ECE teacher qualification and have a current registration/practising certificate. New graduates with provisional registration are welcome to apply.

We are a loving, caring team that values belonging, collaboration and a love for learning. You’ll contribute to our special character, work with families, and help create inviting learning spaces for

Qualifications

• Hold an ECE teacher qualification and have a current registration/practising certificate.
• New graduates with provisional registration welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the special character of our kindergarten and complement the teaching team.
• Create amazing learning spaces that support enquiry and exploration.
• Inspire children and the teaching team through kind, collaborative practice.
• Engage with families and the wider church community as part of the school culture.

Skills

Kind, caring

Collaborative

Passionate about children

Innovative thinker

Sense of humour

Education

ECE teacher qualification

Registration / Practising certificate

Job description

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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

Chapel Hill Kindergarten is a beautiful Christian Kindergarten nestled in the grounds of Chapel Hill Community Church in Rototuna, Hamilton.

We have a strong team culture; we love to laugh and learn together. We are dedicated to providing loving, nurturing care for children, and encouraging a love for learning. We pride ourselves on taking an interest in the family, not just the child.

This is a part-time position (3 days a week) starting in Mid-October 2026. You will need to hold an ECE teacher qualification and have a current registration/practising certificate. New graduates with provisional registration are welcome to apply.

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• can contribute to the special character of our kindergarten and complement the teaching team
• is a kind, caring and collaborative person
• is passionate about children
• is motivated to create amazing learning spaces
• is an innovative thinker
• is inspiring to both children and your own team
• is someone with a sense of humour.

We offer generous non-contact time and a spacious, inviting environment. You’ll be working with a great bunch of dedicated teachers, wonderful families and friendly children.

As a kindergarten we close for 3 weeks at Christmas and our teachers work from 8.15 to 4.15pm.

Please be aware that we are not an accredited employer and therefore cannot support applications requiring an Accredited Employer Work Visa.