Opotiki Community Childcare Centre Bay of Plenty

Trained ECE kaiako

Opotiki Community Childcare Centre is looking for a full-time ECE teacher to join our team of dedicated, passionate, caring and nurturing kaiako who provide student-led learning.

We may consider an untrained applicant provided they are willing to undertake ECE training.

We are located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and cater for up to 70 tamariki in three spaces, our Under 2 room, our 2 to 4-year-old room and our 4 to 5-year-old room with opening hours of 7.45am to 5pm. We employ staff at higher than MOE teacher ratios.

What we offer:

• Full Pay Parity
• 15 days' sick leave for full-time staff
• Sufficient non-contact hours.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified ECE or primary teacher
• Current registration with the NZ Teaching Council
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a passion for infants, toddlers and children under the age of 6 years
• Have good knowledge of Te Whāriki and programme planning
• Be able to build positive relationships with the children, whānau and our team
• Be able to show initiative and be self-motivated
• Demonstrate organisation/time management 
• Trustworthy, loyalty, reliability are key qualities.

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.