Unqualified Teacher

KIDS CAVE; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KIDS CAVE in Waikato is seeking enthusiastic Relieving Teachers to join our supportive team on a full-time basis. You will work with tamariki in a safe, inclusive, play-based learning environment.

Qualified ECE teachers with a current practising certificate are encouraged to apply, and unqualified applicants with a genuine passion for ECE are welcome. You will contribute to learning, build relationships with children and whānau, and gain valuable experience in a welcoming, collaborative

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Caring, patient, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Respect and embrace multicultural and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to step in when our team needs additional support.
• Commitment to learning and developing ECE knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki to learn, explore and build confidence through meaningful experiences.
• Work alongside our experienced teaching team in a safe, nurturing, inclusive and play-based learning environment.
• Contribute to play-based learning and culturally responsive practice.

Skills

Passion for children

Caring & approachable

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility & reliability

Education

Qualified ECE teacher with practising certificate

Unqualified applicants welcomed

Job description

Are you passionate about working with tamariki and looking for a long term opportunity in early childhood education?

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Relieving Teachers to join our supportive team on a full time basis.

Whether you are a teacher-in-training, or an experienced unqualified teacher, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

As a Relieving Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced teaching team and contribute to a safe, nurturing, inclusive and play-based learning environment.

You will help support our tamariki to learn, explore, build relationships and develop confidence through meaningful experiences.

We’re looking for people who

• Have a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Are caring, patient, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Enjoy play-based learning and encouraging children's curiosity and creativity.
• Respect and embrace multicultural and culturally responsive practice.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, flexible and willing to step in when our team needs additional support.
• Are committed to learning and developing their ECE knowledge and skills.

Qualified ECE teachers with a current practising certificate are encouraged to apply.

Unqualified applicants with a genuine passion for ECE and relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

What we offer

• A welcoming and supportive teaching team.
• Opportunities to gain valuable ECE experience.
• Ongoing support and mentoring.
• A positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace.

COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM!

If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of tamariki, we’d love to meet you!