Active Explorers Upper Hutt Wellington

Team leader (certificated)

• Handy to shops, cafes, schools, train station, gym and other amenities.
• Paid teaching registration and first aid.
• Discounted childcare for your tamariki.
• 35 hours 
• Full Pay Parity!

Here at Active Explorers Upper Hutt, we’re passionate about meeting the childcare needs of busy families. We have great facilities, a well-considered curriculum, and a team of qualified and experienced teachers who love what they do. We're currently looking for an exceptional ECE certificated team leader to join us.

We are passionate about the well-being of our children and offer weekly yoga sessions for all our tamariki and playball sessions for our older tamariki. Our teachers, tamariki and whānau work together in a collaborative environment, promoting and supporting a culture of love and respectful relationships.  We empower our tamariki to develop reciprocal relationships, understanding and empathy as they explore their boundaries and the boundaries of others. We promote inclusive, happy, safe and fun learning environments where tamariki learn at their own pace, developing confidence and a sense of mana whenua.

In this key role, you will collaborate closely with a supportive centre manager and a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative and thriving work environment.

Our offer to you:

• A wonderful new team to work with.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Competitive salary and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Professional development and an established career path.
• An opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• A half-day of birthday leave.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective program planning, documentation and reflection.

What we're looking for in you:

• You are ECE qualified and hold Current/Provisional Teaching Registration.
• Ideally you have demonstrated experience with toddlers.
• You have leadership experience and strong relationship-building skills.
• You are a nurturing, passionate teacher, and strive for the best learning outcomes for every child.
• You have a passion for innovation and driving pedagogical change in early childhood - and you’re looking for a rewarding career in ECE Leadership.