Teacher for 2027

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre in Wanaka is seeking a passionate early childhood teacher or teacher in training who embraces our values and Te Whāriki. We are a small, community-owned ECE centre focused on nurturing wellbeing and strong connections with children and whānau.

Join a warm, supportive team that prioritises nature-based learning, staff wellbeing, and close collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Hold NZ recognised ECE teaching qualification and registration.
• Commitment to te Whāriki and holistic child development.
• Willingness to work full-time (35 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, play-based learning experiences aligned with Te Whāriki.
• Build nurturing, respectful relationships with children and whānau.
• Support children's learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Reflect and uphold values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, korero ahwi and tiakitanga in daily practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
• Create beautiful environments that foster exploration and creativity.

Skills

Play-based learning

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Engagement with whānau

Education

NZ recognised ECE teaching qualification

Teacher registration

Job description

Are you a passionate early childhood teacher or teacher in training who is looking for a centre that embraces:

• Tiakitanga – we show care and aroha to Papatuanuku.
• Mana Manaki – we see the glimmer and make it shine.
• Kōrero Awhi – we communicate from our hearts.
• Whanaungatanga – we are connected.

If so we would love to hear from you.

Aspiring Beginnings is a small, community-owned ECE in the heart of Wānaka. We are deeply connected to our community and guided by strong values that place children, whānau, and kaiako wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

Our centre boasts an extensive outdoor environment that reflects and fosters our value of tiakitanga, encouraging children to develop a strong connection with nature and to see themselves as guardians of our world.

Why join us?

• Warm and supportive team culture.
• Calm, respectful environment where your voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities to further explore your passions within your practice.
• Strong relationships with whānau and our wider community.
• A parent governance committee that genuinely values and prioritises quality working conditions and staff wellbeing.

As a teacher at AB's you will:

• provide thoughtful, play-based learning experiences aligned with Te Whāriki
• build nurturing, respectful relationships with children/whānau
• support children's learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging
• reflect our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, korero ahwi and tiakitanga in daily practice
• work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team
• create beautiful environments that foster exploration and creativity

This position is full-time (35 hours per week).

You will:

• hold (or be working towards) a NZ recognised Early Childhood Teaching qualification and registration

• share our commitment to relationships, wellbeing, and nature-based learning
• bring warmth, reflection, and enthusiasm to your practice.

We are not an accredited employer, so we're unable to offer sponsorship for VISA pathways.