Registered ECE Teacher

Little Dinosaurs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Pay Parity Scheme

Paid staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Supportive team of certificated teachers

Job summary

Little Dinosaurs in Epsom, Auckland, is seeking a passionate registered ECE teacher for a permanent part-time role (22.5 hours over 3 days). This position is grounded in creativity, child-led learning, and building meaningful relationships.

The ideal candidate possesses a current NZ teaching certificate, understands Te Whāriki, and thrives in a supportive team environment. We offer a warm and family-oriented centre with comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must legally reside in New Zealand with appropriate work rights.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and ECE legislation.
• Values creativity, artistic expression, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Creating engaging learning experiences for tamariki.
• Supporting children’s learning in a nurturing environment.
• Building positive relationships with whānau and colleagues.

Skills

Creativity

Child-led learning

Collaboration

Bicultural practice

Education

ECE qualified and registered

Current NZ provisional or full 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

Do you believe children learn through creativity, exploration, and meaningful relationships?

Little Dinosaurs is a small family-oriented centre in Epsom with a philosophy grounded in visual arts, creativity, child-led learning, and authentic relationships. We are currently looking for a passionate registered ECE teacher to join our warm and collaborative team.

We believe children thrive in calm, inspiring environments where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged to express themselves in many ways. We are proud of our close-knit team culture and the genuine relationships we build with tamariki and whānau.

About the role

This is a permanent part-time teaching position (22.5 hours across 3 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for tamariki
• Supporting children’s learning and development in a safe and nurturing environment
• Building positive relationships with whānau and colleagues
• Supporting programmes inspired by creativity, visual arts, exploration, and open-ended learning
• Working collaboratively within a supportive teaching team
• Contributing positively to the centre culture and learning environment

Qualifications

• Is ECE qualified and registered
• Holds a current NZ provisional or full practising certificate
• Has a strong understanding of Te Whāriki and bicultural practice
• Values creativity, artistic expression, and child-led learning
• Brings warmth, initiative, and professionalism into their teaching
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team environment
• Has sound knowledge of ECE legislation, standards, policies, and procedures
• Must legally reside in New Zealand with appropriate work rights (we are not an accredited employer)

What we offer

• Permanent part-time role (22.5 hours/week)
• Extended Pay Parity Scheme
• Paid staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team of certificated teachers
• Creative and family-oriented centre environment
• A workplace where teachers are genuinely valued and supported

Location

Physical address: 87 Onslow Avenue, Epsom, Auckland

Postal address: Mount Albert, Auckland 1025