About the role
We're looking for enthusiastic, nurturing kaiako to join our UNDER 2 team. Someone who sees care as curriculum, values strong relationships, and loves creating calm, responsive environments where our youngest tamariki can thrive.
Key responsibilities
- Build warm, responsive and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Create calm, responsive environments where the youngest tamariki can thrive
- Celebrate first smiles, first steps, first words, and recognise that every cuddle, conversation and connection matters
- Implement Te Whāriki and high-quality teaching practice
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team
- Support exploration and belonging in beautiful spaces designed for learning
About you
- A genuine passion for working with under 2s
- Warm, responsive and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
- A collaborative approach and positive team spirit
- Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to keep learning
- A commitment to Te Whāriki and high-quality teaching practice
Benefits
- Full Pay Parity (FPP)
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday leave (a paid day off for your birthday)
- Annual Wellness Allowance: $500 subsidy towards health and well-being expenses per year
- Reduced childcare fees (50% discount)
- Regular and relevant professional development opportunities
- Purpose-built working environments with high-quality resources
- A supportive management team
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services for mental health and well-being support
- Team social events
- Paid annual registration and first aid certification
About us
The Park ELC is an outstanding learning environment. We pride ourselves on looking after our staff as a key priority and offer a supportive, fun and experienced teaching team.