Steiner Kindergarten Teacher — Growth & Mentorship

Fossil Bay; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity scheme

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Fossil Bay School & Kindergarten on Waiheke Island seeks a registered Kindergarten Teacher with a Steiner focus and a warm, respectful communication style to join a collaborative team. The role is permanent and full-time, with pay parity reflecting qualifications and experience.

The school provides small class sizes, a nature-rich setting, and mentoring from the Lead Teacher to grow Steiner early childhood practice. Applicants should be passionate about whānau connections and Steiner pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Registered Kindergarten Teacher with an understanding of Steiner education.
• Fully certified or eligible for NZ teacher registration.
• Warm, respectful, and collaborative communication style.
• Commitment to working with whānau and community.
• Interest in nature-based and rhythmical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Integrate anthroposophical understanding into teaching.
• Collaborate with Lead Kindergarten Teacher.
• Plan, deliver, assess Steiner-inspired program aligned with SEANZ and Te Whāriki.
• Maintain a rhythmical, inclusive learning environment.
• Engage in reflective practice and professional development.
• Support school community events and whānau engagement.

Skills

Warmth

Humility

Respectful communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Student-centered approach

Education

Early childhood teaching qualification

Registered or eligible for NZ teacher registration

Interest in Steiner education

Job description

Fossil Bay School & Kindergarten on Waiheke Island seeks a registered Kindergarten Teacher with a Steiner focus and a warm, respectful communication style to join a collaborative team. The role is permanent and full-time, with pay parity reflecting qualifications and experience.

The school provides small class sizes, a nature-rich setting, and mentoring from the Lead Teacher to grow Steiner early childhood practice. Applicants should be passionate about whānau connections and Steiner pedagogy.