Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd Waikato

Registered, experienced preschool teacher

We are a privately owned and operated centre in the heart of Ohaupo, Southern Hamilton, licensed for 65 children. 

We are seeking a experienced preschool teacher to join our team in our 3 to 5-year-olds class room. 

This position has a flexible start date between now and 11 January 2021.

Our preschool team have high-quality care and education and sustained, respectful interactions at the heart of their practice. 

Reasons to join our team:

• Fantastic ratios: 1:8
• Commitment to high quality and respectful care and education 
• Competitive pay rate
• Free childcare for kaiako children*
• Weekly non-contact time that covers appraisals and teacher registration
• First aid refreshers paid for
• Teacher registration fees covered*
• Professional development and team building opportunities
• Paid meetings
• Mentoring.

A perfect fit for our team will:

• Be genuine, compassionate, and kind-hearted
• Have a commitment to high-quality and respectful care and education
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to see things from multiple perspectives
• Value Te Ao Māori and it’s place in our centre
• Recognise, validate and empower the strengths in others
• Be passionate about continuous personal and professional growth and development
• Have excellent communication and active listening skills
• Be fully NZ registered and NZ ECE qualified with at least 5 years experience working in NZ
• Experienced and knowledgeable in programme planning 
• Be committed to sustainable living practices
• Enjoy being outdoors
• Be available to work between 7.15am and 5.30pm
• Be passionate about working in early childhood.