Caterpillar Kids Early Learning Centre Auckland

Unqualified teacher, teacher-in-training or registered teacher

Unqualified teacher, teacher-in-training or registered teacher (beginning teachers welcome)

Full-time or part-time considered.

A position has become available for a new kaiako to join our amazing team in our Infant and toddler (10-12 tamariki) room.

We are a supportive family-owned and operated centre and while we are committed to high-quality care and education - we do this alongside having a bit of fun together as we go through this thing called life! Caterpillar Kids is a joyful and happy place.

Our centre is licensed for 38 children. If you are a team player with passion, authenticity, initiative and a love of children then we want YOU!

We offer:

• Extended Pay Parity
• 8 or 9 day working fortnight to promote kaiako self-care
• Paid professional time off-site at a time that suits you, so you can pop on a load of washing and have fewer distractions
• Regular high-quality professional development
• Higher than regulation teacher: child ratios
• Social club events (cause we like to have fun)
• A warm, friendly and supportive team

The successful applicant will have:

• strong communication skills
• a strong desire to be surrounded by authenticity
• an open mind and willingness to learn from those around them
• be passionate about supporting children in a play-based learning environment
• an understanding and commitment to respectful teaching practices
• initiative
• an interest in the work of Magda Gerber (RIE) and Dr. Emmi Pikler is a bonus but guidance and support are available for educators willing to learn
• the ability to be a reflective educator

We look forward to meeting you and supporting you as you grow as an educator with us.

Check out our website www.caterpillarkids.co.nz and we are on facebook and instagram