The Learning Barn Canterbury

Qualified kaiako

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate kaiako to join our team. 

We believe in providing a back to basics environment for our tamariki. We encourage tamariki to interact daily with our animals and plants to understand their importance. Our centre has a rural feel which is centred around the natural environment. 

The ideal applicant must have the following:

• strong communication skills and able to develop relationships with tamariki, whānau and kaiako,
• able to work in a team environment and be flexible,
• have an ECE qualification,
• sound knowledge of Te Whāriki, planning and evaluation,
• willingness to get their hands dirty, feed/care for animals and is enthusiastic about the outdoors.

We are a privately owned family business on the outskirts of Timaru. We have a purpose-built centre with three spacious rooms and beautiful outdoor spaces. We have low teacher to children ratios. We offer kaiako opportunities for professional development. We are a fun and outgoing teaching team with a strong team culture. We have opted into extended pay parity.

This full-time position is 40 hours per week however is flexible for the right candidate.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you! We welcome all inquiries and can arrange visits.

Note this position is only available for NZ registered teachers.