Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd Waikato
Kaiako
- Full-time
- Fixed-term (18 Jan to 1 Oct 2027)
About the role
Looking for a fresh start in the new year? We have two fixed-term kaiako positions available.
These positions are to cover maternity leave, however there is the possibility they could lead to permanent positions within our team.
? One infant room kaiako
Join our beautiful infant space, working with our youngest tamariki. We’re looking for someone warm, nurturing and responsive who loves working with pēpi and values respectful, relationship-based care.
? One flexible kaiako – across the centre
Love a bit of variety? This role will work across our Infant, Toddler and Preschool rooms, supporting our teams and tamariki where needed.
Why Grasshoppers?
✨ Beautiful rural setting with views towards Pirongia
✨ Fantastic Nature School programme
✨ Great teacher-to-child ratios
✨ Full Pay Parity for qualified teachers
✨ Supportive, experienced teaching teams
✨ Strong professional growth and mentoring
We’d love to hear from qualified kaiako, experienced teachers and new graduates who would like to join our Grasshoppers whānau in 2027!
Direct enquiries to:
Pauline Mercer
- Phone07 0823 6755
- Email[email protected]
How to apply
Please send your CV and a little about yourself, and direct enquiries to: [email protected]
Role details
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Sector
- Early learning / kōhanga reo
- Position
- Full-time, Fixed-term (18 Jan to 1 Oct 2027)
- Reason for fixed-term position
- Maternity Leave
- Learning areas
- English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts
- Region
- Waikato
Employer
Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre Ltd
4 Great Burke Street, Ohaupo