Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join an established, community focused centre. Your warmth, sense of humour, flexibility, and confidence with learning stories with a commitment to culturally responsive practices will make you a perfect fit in our supportive, collaborative team.
This permanent, part-time role (35 hours per week) is based at our Ōtara Early Learning Centre – a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment to stimulate and develop the natural curiosities of tamariki.
Educators and Teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. As an Educator you contribute to assessment, planning and implementation of a curriculum to infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities
Skills and experience
Embody Our Values
About Ōtara ELC
At Ōtara Early Learning Centre, we offer an exciting and fulfilling environment for passionate educators. Our centre, with its rich cultural diversity, provides a unique setting for creative teaching and inclusive learning experiences.
As an educator here, you'll have the opportunity to shape young lives in a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and curiosity. You'll work with a supportive team dedicated to nurturing each child's individual growth. Our centre's open-door policy encourages strong connections with whānau, creating a warm, collaborative atmosphere where you can truly make a difference.
We value innovation and encourage our teachers to bring fresh ideas to our play-based curriculum. Whether facilitating indoor discovery with our wealth of resources, or engaging families in their children's learning journey, you'll find endless opportunities to inspire and be inspired.
Join us at Ōtara Early Learning Centre, where your passion for teaching can truly flourish in a diverse and stimulating environment. Together, we'll help every child develop into a happy, confident learner, shining bright in this special corner of Aotearoa.
About Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau-centred services in Aotearoa.
Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country.
Every day at Barnardos, we're making a positive, long-lasting difference in children's lives. As an educator, you'll play a vital role in this mission, bringing your expertise to support children's learning journeys across our centers.
If you would like a copy of the position description please email [email protected], in your email please quote the ID number: 1696756
Join us in shaping the future of Aotearoa's tamariki – apply your qualifications and experience in meaningful, varied contexts!
We will commence interviews as applications are received.
This permanent, part-time role (35 hours per week) is based at our Ōtara Early Learning Centre – a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment to stimulate and develop the natural curiosities of tamariki.
Educators and Teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. As an Educator you contribute to assessment, planning and implementation of a curriculum to infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities
- Help deliver a curriculum aligned to Te Whāriki
- Support planning, implementation and evaluation of a learning programme that is responsive to the strengths and interests of children
- Promote learning opportunities which are inclusive, equitable and culturally responsive
- Document children’s learning and take responsibility for children’s profile books and e-portfolio, as agreed with the Centre Manager.
Skills and experience
- Experience working with children, preferably in an early childhood education team setting
- The ability to use initiative and a commitment to quality practice standards and the principles of Te Whāriki
- Excellent communication skills and a "can-do" attitude
- Enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference to tamariki in their early years, while building strong links with their whānau and families
Embody Our Values
- Kotahitanga (Unity): Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, colleagues, and the wider community
- Mahi Tōtika (Excellence): Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
- Kaikōkiritanga (Innovation): Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki
- Āta Whakarongo (Active Listening): Let tamariki voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision-making
- Māiatanga (Empowerment): Nurture growth and unlock potential in Tamariki and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
- Continuous Growth: Expand your professional skills across
- Meaningful Impact: Be part of an organisation dedicated to children's wellbeing for over 55 years
- Supportive Team: Join a network of educators committed to quality early learning
- Professional Development: Opportunities to maintain and enhance your teaching registration
- Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centers
About Ōtara ELC
At Ōtara Early Learning Centre, we offer an exciting and fulfilling environment for passionate educators. Our centre, with its rich cultural diversity, provides a unique setting for creative teaching and inclusive learning experiences.
As an educator here, you'll have the opportunity to shape young lives in a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and curiosity. You'll work with a supportive team dedicated to nurturing each child's individual growth. Our centre's open-door policy encourages strong connections with whānau, creating a warm, collaborative atmosphere where you can truly make a difference.
We value innovation and encourage our teachers to bring fresh ideas to our play-based curriculum. Whether facilitating indoor discovery with our wealth of resources, or engaging families in their children's learning journey, you'll find endless opportunities to inspire and be inspired.
Join us at Ōtara Early Learning Centre, where your passion for teaching can truly flourish in a diverse and stimulating environment. Together, we'll help every child develop into a happy, confident learner, shining bright in this special corner of Aotearoa.
About Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau-centred services in Aotearoa.
Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country.
Every day at Barnardos, we're making a positive, long-lasting difference in children's lives. As an educator, you'll play a vital role in this mission, bringing your expertise to support children's learning journeys across our centers.
If you would like a copy of the position description please email [email protected], in your email please quote the ID number: 1696756
Join us in shaping the future of Aotearoa's tamariki – apply your qualifications and experience in meaningful, varied contexts!
We will commence interviews as applications are received.