Registered ECE/Montessori Teacher

Wairarapa Montessori Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class size

Pay parity

Job summary

Wairarapa Montessori Ltd in Wellington is seeking a passionate, registered Montessori teacher to join our tight-knit team and nurture our children in a warm, child-centered environment.

We are a small, family-owned preschool with a max of 33 licensed places, offering a supportive path to Montessori training. A certificate in Early Childhood Education is required; Montessori qualification is preferred but training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Montessori qualification preferred but training can be provided.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop children in a Montessori-inspired program.
• Lead learning experiences in a calm, positive classroom.
• Collaborate with the team to plan engaging activities.
• Uphold your commitment to children's wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Montessori philosophy

Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Montessori qualification (preferred, but training provided)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Suitable for beginning teachers

Wairarapa Montessori is looking for a passionate, registered, Montessori teacher who is eager to be part of our tight knit team and to share our journey to success, to grow and develop our children in our wonderful

We are a family owned, small preschool with a maximum role of 30+, with a beautiful natural backyard and playground

We are looking for a teacher who.

• Certificate in early childhood education.
• Montessori qualification is preferred but not essential. We will provide training and willing to learn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Passion for working with young children and commitment to providing quality education.
• And most important of all is a positive attitude, eagerness to contribute to the team, love for our children’s wellbeing and part of continue to build Wairarapa Montessori culture..

If this sounds like you come and see us today we want to talk!

What we offer:

• Excellent teacher to child ratio teacher to child ratio, lot lower than required MOE teacher to child to teacher ratio.
• Committed and passionate team
• Small class size.
• Pay parity

We are looking for qualified ECE and Montessori teacher. We are looking for someone who is calm with a positive attitude, passionate about Montessori philosophy, who has leadership qualities. Montessori qualification preferred but not essential. Training can be provided and for the right candidate support to undertake Montessori training.

11:03 am04 September 2026

5.00pm19 September 2026

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 33

Service ID: 55371
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