Qualified Teacher (Nursery) - Halswell

Stables Montessori Preschools; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Full pay parity remuneration

Purpose-built facilities

Locally owned & managed

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Stables Montessori Preschools in Halswell/Christchurch seeks a passionate Nursery Teacher to nurture early learning in a Montessori environment. The role emphasizes safety, relationships with families, and an engaging curriculum for ages 0–2.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 35–40 hours, with strong support from directors and management. The role values experience in early childhood education, Montessori interest, and a collaborative team mindset, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• ECE applicants encouraged; qualified teachers preferred, but right experience and passion will be considered.
• Experience with children aged 0–2 years is preferred.
• Montessori philosophy interest or experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the well‑being of each child.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow an engaging and age‑appropriate curriculum to foster a love for learning.
• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain detailed progress records of each child’s development.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute enriching activities and events.
• Act as a person responsible for the centre, as directed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood education

Montessori interest

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join our team at Halswell Commons. If you’re committed to fostering children’s development in a nurturing and supportive environment, and you enjoy being part of a vibrant local community, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us:

• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and career progression

• Full Pay Parity remuneration scheme

• Purpose-built facilities designed for the comfort of children and staff

• Locally owned and operated, with hands‑on support from our directors and management team

• Exciting future growth across our network of custom-built centres, offering long-term opportunities and ongoing professional development

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the well‑being of each child.

• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Follow an engaging and age‑appropriate curriculum to foster a love for learning.

• Conduct developmental assessments and maintain detailed records of each child’s progress.

• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute enriching activities and events.

• Act as a person responsible for the centre, as directed.

What We’re Looking For:

• We’re seeking experienced ECE applicants, we prefer qualified teachers however will consider all candidates with the right experience and passion for teaching.

• Desire to work with children aged 0‑2 years.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Ideally you will be flexible in working across all ages in the preschool environment.

• We are a Montessori Preschool and as such, this opportunity will suit people who are either experienced in, or interested in learning about, the Montessori philosophy of teaching.

• Ability to work across a Monday to Friday roster, 35‑40 hours per week.

• Successful applicants will have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are not currently providing visa sponsorship opportunities to offshore applicants.

Learn more about us and the Stables Montessori philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zp6d1i-aDVI?feature=share