Registered ECE teacher or about to graduate

Poppies Preschool St Martins; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned preschool in Canterbury is seeking a qualified ECE teacher to join their supportive team. The ideal candidate will have a current teaching certificate or be graduating soon. Responsibilities include planning children's learning and engaging with the community. The preschool offers great ratios, subsidised childcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Free uniform

Professional development opportunities

Christmas holidays

Qualifications

• Hold a current practicing certificate or be about to graduate.
• Ability to work 35-40 hours per week.
• Strong communication skills and a fun approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document children's learning.
• Work with children aged 2-5 in a supportive team.
• Connect with whānau and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for sustainability

Ability to plan and document learning

Education

Current practising certificate from the New Zealand Teaching Council

Job description

Registered ECE teacher or about to graduate

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

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Qualified and registered ECE teacher – permanent position

We are a well-established family owned and operated preschool with core values of Whanaungatanga, Mānakitanga and Ako. Our Kaiako share a positive team culture who are supportive, dynamic and fun.

We enjoy our natural playground and connecting with our whānau and community through excursions and events.

We are looking for a wonderful Kaiako to work in our Prepschool (age 3-5) or Preschool (age 2-3) room.

The successful applicant will have:

• The ability to work 35-40 hours per week over five days (there may be some flexibility in hours for the right Kaiako)
• Have a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Teaching Council or be in training / about to graduate
• The ability to plan and document children’s learning
• Have great communication skills and a sense of fun
• A passion for sustainability - we are part of the Enviroschools programme

In return we offer:

• Great teacher/child ratios
• Subsidised childcare and free uniform
• Full pay parity rates
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive PGC programme
• Christmas holidays – we are closed for approximately 2 weeks
• A beautiful character villa to work in with natural playgrounds

We are also looking for casual Qualified Relievers at our Peppertree centres in Rangiora and our Poppies centres in Christchurch.

Applicants must already be living in New Zealand - sorry we are unable to support visa applications.

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licenced places: 54

Physical address:
61 St Martins Road, St Martins, Christchurch