Registered ECE Kaiako: Creative Play & Belonging

The Meadows Early Learning Centre; Waikato; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Ongoing professional learning

Supportive teaching team

Job summary

The Meadows Early Learning Centre in Waikato is seeking a qualified kaiako to join our vibrant preschool team. You will work with tamariki and whānau and contribute to a curriculum inspired by Te Whāriki and Te Ao Māori.

You are a qualified ECE or Primary teacher with current NZ teacher registration and a relationship-first approach to teaching, valuing play, inquiry and joyful learning while committing to bicultural practice and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified ECE or Primary teacher
• Current NZ teacher registration (essential)
• A relationship-first approach to teaching
• A love of play, inquiry and creating joyful learning experiences
• A commitment to bicultural practice and lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early learning experiences aligned with Te Whāriki
• Foster belonging and meaningful learning with tamariki and whānau
• Collaborate with the teaching team and engage in reflective practice
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and leadership opportunities

Skills

Relationship-first approach

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Lifelong learning

Education

NZ teacher registration

ECE/Primary teaching certification

Job description

The Meadows Early Learning Centre in Waikato is seeking a qualified kaiako to join our vibrant preschool team. You will work with tamariki and whānau and contribute to a curriculum inspired by Te Whāriki and Te Ao Māori.

You are a qualified ECE or Primary teacher with current NZ teacher registration and a relationship-first approach to teaching, valuing play, inquiry and joyful learning while committing to bicultural practice and ongoing professional growth.