Toddler Room Leader — Growth & Mentorship Path

Bridge Kids; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary parity

Professional growth opportunities

Mentoring and leadership development

First Aid training

Annual flu vaccinations

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Bridge Kids is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our toddler room and grow into a leadership role in Māngere Bridge, Auckland. You’ll support tamariki aged 18 months to 3 years alongside a dedicated team of five teachers, with ongoing mentoring to develop your leadership journey.

The role requires full teaching registration and a strong understanding of Te Whāriki, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Applicants must have working rights in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must hold full teaching registration in New Zealand.
• Experience in toddler settings and leadership potential.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a toddler room with support from five teachers and mentor developing leaders.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and build warm relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Early childhood teaching

Mentoring

Education

Full teaching registration

Job description

Bridge Kids is seeking a passionate kaiako to join our toddler room and grow into a leadership role in Māngere Bridge, Auckland. You’ll support tamariki aged 18 months to 3 years alongside a dedicated team of five teachers, with ongoing mentoring to develop your leadership journey.

The role requires full teaching registration and a strong understanding of Te Whāriki, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Applicants must have working rights in New Zealand.