Waiapu Kids - Merivale Whanau Aroha Bay of Plenty

ECE teacher

We are looking for a professional and energetic certificated early childhood teacher to join our experienced team at Waiapu Kids Merivale Whānau Aroha based in Tauranga. This is a permanent teaching position for 30 hours per week.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a special addition to our teaching team here at Waiapu Kids Merivale Whānau Aroha. We are a well-established community based Early Childhood Education Centre, offering high quality education and care in a safe and compassionate play based environment catering for up to 43 tamariki aged from birth to 6 years in a mixed age setting.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day education, well-being, and health and safety of children attending our centre; ensuring provision of education and care to service standards.

Ko wai koe | About you

This diverse teaching environment requires the following abilities; you will need to be open, authentic and understanding in order to connect with this truly special community.

It is essential you have an ECE or Primary qualification recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. You must also have full or provisional registration.

You will also have:

• A love and passion for working with children and their whānau
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong professional ethics
• Ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to excellent early childhood practice
• The ability to build relationships and work in partnership with parents, families/whānau, community, Iwi, other social services, our church partners

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration – full pay parity
• Learning and development opportunities, support and mentoring to gain full registration (if applicable)
• Free ECE for your Under 5’s (if applicable)
• A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team
• Additional leave - Birthday & soul care leave