Stepping Stones Childcare Centre Wellington

Qualified ECE teacher

Fixed-term position (12 month - maternity leave cover).

Stepping Stones is looking for a qualified and certified kaiako to join our U2s teaching team from September in a fixed-term position.

Our centre has a home-like atmosphere with a team culture which reflects professional relationships, a commitment to continual improvement, a sense of humour, and a collective belief that the education and care of children and their families is paramount.

Stepping Stones is a not-for-profit community owned centre, governed by a Board of Trustees. Our U2 space has a maximum of 14 children – aged 6 months to 2½-years-old. The Preschool has a maximum of 29 children – aged 2 years to school age. Our centre has strong ties with the community and a large outdoor area with a focus on a sustainable future for the centre and the greater community.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• A NZ recognised ECE qualification recognised as level 7 (or above)
• Provisional or full certification
• The ability to work well in a team and with a wide range of people
• The ability to identify children’s unique strengths and interests through planning and assessment
• Sound knowledge of Te Whāriki
• Good communication and time management skills
• NZ citizenship, residency or a valid NZ work permit.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we invite you to call the centre on (04) 528 7913 to arrange a tour or request a job description.