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We are currently seeking an experienced qualified and registered teacher to join our passionate team of teachers to actively encourage, empower and support our tamariki in their daily interactions. This 4 day per week (32hrs per week) position will be working with our tamariki aged 2–6-years-old.

Key qualities you will need to demonstrate are:

* Confidence in working in collaboration with children, whanau and staff
* Providing children with provocations throughout the day that spark learning and inquiry through play
* Familiar with assessment, curriculum design and Internal Evaluation processes
* Be self-motivated, respectful, optimistic, and show kindness and compassion for others

Ngā Tamariki is a not-for-profit community based early childhood centre, which has a strong whanau focus and supportive community. We have a team of highly driven and passionate teachers who benefit from great working conditions including:

* Commitment to extended pay parity
* Party to the ECECA
* 5 hrs non-contact per week
* Centre covers cost of Professional development, teacher registration and first aid
* Time in lieu for attending staff meetings
* Excellent teacher to child ratio ensures small group sizes and regular excursions
* A calm nurturing environment where quality interactions, education and play are at the forefront of every
child’s day.

If you are able to create a warm and welcoming environment for children and their whanau, be a flexible, positive, proactive team member and want to work in a small and supportive team and this sounds like a role you could see yourself succeeding in please apply.

Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Jo Morrison for more information, [email protected]
Applications close midnight 4th November 2026